How to Fix Early 2015 MacBook Pro Touchpad Keyboard

[@ryandoyle9674]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!! I was quoted $600 (as a discounted price none the less) to do what you taught me how to do for only $13. I have always suspected Apple of ripping people off like this, but now I have the experience to back it up. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IAmAFixer]

Dude, that’s awesome! Glad I could help! Knowledge is power. You and people like you are why I started the channel. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing!

[@lumen6996]

I was quoted the same price, $600 for a under $20 fix. Blows my mind.

[@IAmAFixer]

Yea, pretty crazy what they try to charge. Glad you got it fixed!

[@artistRISTAR]

What is the of cable ?? Where i buy this one

[@xxthesarcasm]

well now you can start a business and charge that much too~

[@Soofix9]

I’m a physician with zero experience of fixing things, let alone an apple device. I rarely write reviews on KZbin but today I thought it be unfair to you if I didn’t. Because of you, I fixed my MacBook Pro without spending time, energy and money at apple service! You simply ROCK. Keep it up. I’m gonna check out your whole channel just because of of how simple and useful this was 👍👍

[@IAmAFixer]

I’m so glad it helped you out. These type comments keep me going. I try to show everyone that they can fix things too. You’re a shining example! Thanks for watching!

[@sierrar458]

Omg it worked!!!! I’m speechless. I haven’t been able to use my MacBook for the past two years and kept putting off repairing it. Watched this video, ordered the screwdrivers and cable from your links, and did the repair just now. I can’t thank you enough !!!!!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@aaronmiles805]

You saved me a new computer... Took it to the apple store and they said "oxidation in the computer." $400 for them to just look at it and $700 for them to fix it if it is oxidation. Saw this video and tried it out and can't believe it worked! You're awesome, dude... keep it up!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great! I’m glad it worked for you! I have found Apple to be useful with software problems, but hardware issues generally get made into bigger deals than they are. Thanks for watching!

[@sevasentinel4146]

I came here to give you my deepest thanks. I've been dealing with the unresponsive keyboard and trackpad for almost a week now. They would only work at login and then completely be undetectable. I followed your tutorial, expecting to possibly need a new ribbon cable, but I decided to disconnect and then reconnect it, and now they work again! I'm so glad I came across this video; you're the best.

[@ScottySensei]

This video damn near saved my life... i was at the end of my rope; jobless, almost evicted and a fridge without food. on top of that my laptop (all i had left) decided to shit out on me.... the local computer shop quoted me $900 for this fix. Same price i paid for the damn computer. that was my lowest point, that quote almost broke me.... somehow by the grace of god i found this video and a community who could relate to my problems.. i mean it when i say this... you guys ARE MY PEOPLE... thank you I Am A Fixer for all you have done. My laptop is now once again functional. I have scored a 6 figure job, the girl of my dreams and my passion for life has returned. I couldn't have done it without you and this amazing community. Thanks again. jk but hell yeah this video saved me $400 bucks thanks bro lmao

[@IAmAFixer]

Haha… got me! Great comment, and I’m glad it helped you out!

[@jowettmillan8965]

I had the same problem back 2018 and I fixed it because of this instead of the overpriced repair fee from Apple. I ordered an extra ribbon cable because I knew at some point in the future this problem will be back. Now, after four years, the anticipated problem occurred and I redid the whole thing, and my old precious Macbook worked perfectly again. Thanks a lot, Man, for the second time. You are helping a lot of people. :D

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, thanks for sharing. You’re welcome.

[@quintonlafferty2554]

This worked for my fiancees early 2015 MacBook Pro. Followed the instructions exactly and bought the items from his links. I bought her a new macbook, fixed this one and now it’s mine. Awesome

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to hear it worked. Thanks for watching!

[@ridzqirichard]

You saved my life. I was told it takes about $200 to repair the Trackpad and Keyboard. After i watch this, I bought the cable, pentalobe, and spare screw for $13. I do as you tell in your video and the problem fixed. You are a hero.

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to hear it!

[@ridzqirichard]

@@IAmAFixer Can't thank you enough

[@everrodriguez9733]

YOU MY FRIEND, ARE A LEGEND!!!! Went to two places and both charged me 200-400 dollars to fix!!! Spent 20 bucks (screw set and cable) and it now works like a charm!!! Thank you!

[@IAmAFixer]

Awesome, glad I could help! Thanks for watching. Consider subscribing to the channel if you like these kinds of videos.

[@van3ssaaaaa]

Yay! Thank you so much!! I’ve been having problems with this computer for a month (the first month of this quarter in college) And was so frustrated. I ordered the part but I cleaned the computer w an air compressor and noticed the sticky part of the ribbon cable was filled with dust so I took that piece off and it’s working perfectly and now I have the new ribbon cable just in case! You are the best!

[@colinkrafft6432]

You're a lifesaver man! Been having issues with my trackpad/keyboard for like 3 months now and this fixed it in 15 minutes for like $20. Thank you so much!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Colin. Glad I could help!

[@atallman91]

Thank you so much! I am a graphic design professor and I have been using a bluetooth keyboard and mouse for my MacBook Pro for the last 8 months. My symptoms were identical to those described, but I had no idea the fix could be that simple, that cheap, or that quick! Thanks again!

[@IAmAFixer]

That's great, I'm so glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@thediaryofsonia]

Hi, had the same issue. The first time I followed all the instructions but it still didn't work. So I kept on looking for alternative solutions until I saw that it could have been an issue with the flex cable I ordered (defective). I decided to try again by ordering a new flex cable from a different brand and, miracle, it did work!!!! I am so glad I found out this video and finally fixed my Mac after months that I was using a wired keyboard & mouse, and even bought a new Mac! Thank you so much, you are my saver!!! :)

[@justinkapcsos3674]

My trackpad and keyboard would stop working after I would close and open my laptop. My solution was to just never close it. Except for one day when I opened it and couldn't get my trackpad or keyboard to work again no matter what I tried. I bought the ribbon cable off Amazon and followed your steps and boom everything works perfectly again. Thanks for saving me from having to buy a new laptop! Cheers!

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to hear. Thanks for watching!

[@marexlucas6353]

This was very helpful, I just had the same problem, my 2015 MacBook Pro keyboard and touch pad suddenly stopped working. I have tried all types of restarts and it didn't help but then after watching this video I just opened up my MacBook and disconnected that cable and put the same cable back in place...thats all I've done and it worked. I was about to order new cable but it seems it just got loose from vibration and daily use of moving laptop. Thank you for your advice! You saved me a lot of time and money!!!

[@climbhag]

So I almost went the repair route like many here. We were going to have to wait 10 days and lots of cash for my wife to get her work computer back up and running. After leaving the apple store discouraged, I searched for a solution and found this. I clicked your links for the tools and the parts and had it fixed in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. I was a little unclear about how the clamp on the ribbon cable worked and was pretty nervous I was going to break something, but there was another tutorial that zoomed in closer. My 2 cents is that on those really small components, get close enough that folks viewing on their phones can see it clearly (since our computers aren't working afterall :) ). Thats nit picky. In the end, I enjoyed your delivery and explanation and am grateful for the fact that you bother to share this stuff with all of us.

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching!!

[@ronaldwuest]

I have never fixed anything in my life but I watched your video, ordered the parts, watched the video again and fixed it!!! You are amazing! Thank you!!!!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Ronald. You’re the person I started the channel for. To show you, you can do it. Now go fix something else! Thanks for watching!

[@davipadi]

Tip for anyone having the same problem: before replacing the cable with a new one, just open the Macbook and clean it up a little bit. I was desperate but i just took of the cable, clean it and now the computer works better than before. Anyway, thank you a lot for this video, you saved me hundreds of euros and days of mantainance.

[@IAmAFixer]

No problem, thanks for the tip.

[@van3ssaaaaa]

How did you clean it? Do I need compressed air? I just opened it and it’s extremely dusty all over Or if the creator sees this can you please make a video! I’m a desperate college student😭😭

[@davipadi]

@@van3ssaaaaa At the time of my comment I think I just cleaned the cable itself. I unplugged it, cleaned from the dust with a cloth, the plugged it back in. If you want to clean the rest of the logic board you can use a soft brush and a vacuum. Softair may damage some parts.

[@blivngod]

I just want to say Thank you. My 15 year old was able to follow your step by step video and was able to change that ribbon out. If I had taken it to Apple that would have been a good $250 or more and prob a week long wait to have it returned back to us. The total cost was $20 for the ribbon and the pentadrivers. Thank you Mr Know it all and Fix it All.

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s awesome, John. Glad it helped her out. I’ve heard of Apple quoting some people $600 to fix this issue. Crazy. Thanks for watching!

[@yxoozo]

Ordered the cable and the screws for less than 25 bucks, repaired it, it works. So amazing! Thanks ❤️

[@johnboy7972]

Dude, I just changed the battery in my mid 2015 macbook pro and the keyboard would not work after powering it on, mouse did though. I did a quick search and found this video and thought well, lets take it apart and check the cable, I removed it and replaced it again, put it all together and it works perfect now. I got the idea from your video. thanks brother...

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing!

[@dan.forster]

Excellent, worked like a charm - thank you. I managed to get the tools and cable on Amazon UK for about £13 ($17). Followed your video, and the repair was done in 10 minutes.

[@keithhenry6485]

My daughter fixed her laptop with this video + $18 (part and tools) + 10 minutes. Thanks!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, I’m glad it helped her out!

[@MP-py1ei]

Thanks a lot fixed it by following this vid for under £20 tech shop was trying to charge me £80 glad i came across this and did it myself

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to hear!

[@spottydog9999]

Thank you so much, I did this repair for just less than £8 uk pounds, once I had the screwdrivers and the new ribbon within three days, the actual repair took me 6 mins. I was so happy and so pleased when it started working again, apple wanted to charge me £390 which is the flat charge for this repair.

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad it worked, thanks for watching!

[@sandaliolopez]

You are freaking AMAZING!!! Totally purchased what you recommended and did exactly what you said and BOOM! It worked! I’m so psyched, my daughter (whose laptop had the issue) thinks I’m a rockstar and you saved me $150 consultation fee plus whatever they would’ve charged me for the parts and labor. It took less than 15 minutes. BUT you never said how difficult it would be to get those mega tiny, shallow screws to line up in the hole to screw 😂. Thanks Jeff!!

[@IAmAFixer]

Thanks, so glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching!

[@alamikaele8940]

man this is an old vid but it saved me from spending a lot of money. Thank you Thank you. Costed me 19$ for the screw drivers and the rippon on Amazon. Yessszir

[@tylerfranken3193]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I am a nurse and don’t anything about computers! This video is incredible! Thank you! Parts a cheap, and the fix works!

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@treetopgorilla]

Just a note to thank you for posting this. I tried your fix for my non-functioning 2015 Macbook Pro and it worked a treat! I'm relieved it was such a simple fix - but the fact that the component failed in an Apple somewhat dented my 'faith' a little in the much touted quality of the brand. Though this was somewhat restored by what I felt was the quality build of the insides of the Mac - certainly by comparison to pretty much all of the other laptops I've opened up over the years... Nicely done but a shame to be let down by one measly and pretty cheap component...

[@IAmAFixer]

I agree with everything you said. Glad it helped you out!

[@dlee3584]

Worked like a charm! Thank you! Fixed it on my own for $19 vs $169+tax at a third-party repair shop.

[@Fat1smyname]

So far this method has fixed my laptop. Thank you, you saved me from buying a new laptop!

[@IAmAFixer]

You bet, glad it helped

[@SucsForYou]

Thanks for this super helpful video! After seeing the part where you say the cable seems a bit loose after removing the plate, I turned my computer upside down and pressed on the same spot (without opening it up). I turned it back upright and pressed on the spot above my trackpad, powered on my computer, and I'm typing this from my built in keyboard again woo!!! So I'm pretty sure it's just a loose cable that needs to be reseated. Ordering the screwdrivers now and will get the cable if it seems like it needs to be replaced. Thanks again and again!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great! Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching.

[@seetruth304]

After reading your comment I tried what you said, turned mac upside down and pushed down on area thats the back of the trackpad, then turned it over and pushed hard there also. It worked! But i think im going to order the ribbon cable and the screwdrivers cos it keeps getting displaced. Did yours become faulty again after you did what you mentioned?

[@SucsForYou]

@@seetruth304 I did wind up needing to replace the cable per the instructions here and haven't had a problem since! It was scary but I did it and I'm still quite proud of myself 😅 It was pretty easy though - you can do it!

[@marybetheliza6731]

I was about to buy a new MacBook. Glad I watched this first!!! Thanks so much for the links to exactly what was needed and for the easy to follow video. My keys & trackpad are working fine now :)

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Mary, glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@gracehilty2595]

I had the same issue. Just changed the cable cord & it worked! I am amazed because Best Buy told me that it would cost more to repair it than to buy a new computer!

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad you found the video and it worked!

[@tatianamorelli6873]

Super helpful. You saved me a least $200. I just paid fo the ribbon and the screwdrivers around 23 bucks. Thanks a lot

[@IAmAFixer]

You bet! Glad it helped you out!

[@jorgeribeiro8412]

Hi. You are the best.Thank you! I bought the cable and did like the Video. Now my MackBook Pro work again. THANK YOU YOU ARE AMAZING.

[@OleksandrSemkovych]

Hi man! i'm really appreciate You that You have done that video. Now my mac pro function great. The company wanted for repairing around 600 dollars. I fixed it for 5 dollars. Amazing! It's really works!

[@IAmAFixer]

Thanks, Oleksandr, I’m glad it helped you. It’s crazy how much people have been quoted to fix this simple issue. Thanks for watching!

[@kiranmalave94]

Thank you very much for this video. The Service Center People Quoted me $400 to repair. I change cable as per your guide and it`s worked. Thank you so much for the video again.

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Kiran. I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@favioar]

Thank you very much! your tutorial is much a lifesaver after the official technical support has given up your case.

[@kassimmohammed2567]

Thank you so much. I have tried all the tricks but no success . Now I watch your video. It worked . 🙏

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Kassim. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@softvelvet05]

Thank you so much!!! I thought my laptop was gone but I was able to fix it with buying a new flex cable. Thank you!!!

[@Hotrush]

Thank you so much!!!! This solved my friend's problem and you made it so simple for us to understand and we fixed it ourselves! We ordered the part and tools needed and it works!! Amazing! Thank you a thousand times!

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped you out.

[@lumen6996]

Thanks much! You saved me so much cash. People like you make everyone's day better.

[@IAmAFixer]

Thanks man, I’m glad I could help, and glad you got it fixed. Thanks for watching!

[@claresmith599]

You ARE the best!!! Worked like a charm! My daughter & I did it step by step with your video and all worked immediately. Good feeling to fix a hardware problem.

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@jldelv]

I was hesitant doing this, but out of frustration I did. It works! Thanks!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great! I’m glad it helped you out!

[@atifhussain857]

Thank you. First I did not believe it will work. But I was able to fix my keyboard and trackpad issue following the video.

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to hear it!

[@ta4375]

Thank you sooo much. It worked. Apple wanted $516 for this. Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks!

[@IAmAFixer]

Haha, thanks Tasha, glad I could help. You’re not the first one to say Apple quoted them a crazy price for this simple, inexpensive fix.

[@averyscott7504]

Adding to the list of positive testimonies in the comments. This worked for me too! I used the cable that was available via the Amazon link. I really appreciate this video.

[@IAmAFixer]

Yes, sir, glad I could help!

[@lindseybastian8264]

Thank you so much! Just repaired it and it works again!! I’m traveling out of the country for study abroad and this problem happened days before I was supposed to leave! You saved me a lot of money, time, and stress

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Lindsey, I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching and have an amazing time on your adventure!

[@antoniocassara7964]

Man THANK YOU SO MUCH, they asked me 70 euros to fix it, when thanks to you I spent only 12 euros!

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome, glad I could help!

[@simonwatts5919]

Thanks this was very helpful. Replaced cable, cost £6 from Amazon.

[@manojneelisetty7150]

This is really awesome. I successfully replace the ribbon cable as you guided in the video. But the problems came again after 2 years....really appreciate if you can provide a permanent solution.

[@IAmAFixer]

There is no permanent solution. I’ve done mine twice now. It’s just a poor design.

[@manojneelisetty7150]

@@IAmAFixer got it....thanks for your response. Let me do the same

[@parkgang1]

Fabulous! You are a hero! Just fixed my sons Mac. i was looking for this connector and couldnt find it. I didnt change the ribbon cable, just wiggled it back an forth and replugged the other end a couple of times. I guess the contacts get bad and just need a bit of cleaning by moving them.

[@chenghaowang4541]

You are literally the best, real life saver, yeah, I just need open that little cap and reconnect, keyboard and touchpad are back to normal, take me just one minute to solve all this, thank you so much

[@tman197]

Thanks for the info!! I didn't even have to buy a cable. I just disconnected and reseated the connectors and everything was back to normal. Don't know if that will last, but I figure it's worth a try before buying another cable.

[@IAmAFixer]

Fantastic, glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching.

[@money_morse]

This man just saved me ~2K (was gonna buy a new MacBook).

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad to help and glad you saved some money!

[@thomasbartlett6771]

Great video!! Thank you. Same thing happened on my early 2015 13"Pro after replacing a bloated battery.

[@brettlewis5157]

This happened to me today got no trackpad or keyboard just ordered new cable

[@fluxstandard8364]

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[@DrAliRiyadh]

This is amazing and worked on my Macbook Pro!! Thank you buddy

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad it helped!

[@lilpng]

Thanks for the video! Replacing the cable of my 2016 macbook pro was the solution to my problem.

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@CashisKingQ]

big big thank you to you! I have been thinking about getting a new MacBook Air and your video saved my mbp. I was not sure I can fix it especially I didn’t think i slipped the bottom section right. But it worked! Omg, thank you sooo much. I will show my experience to my friends and also add your clip link. Can’t thank you more!

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@andywilliams2318]

Awesome video mate, just brought my MacBook keyboard and trackpad back to life, this saved me hundreds of pounds in the UK, Cheers Buddy

[@IAmAFixer]

Fantastic, glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@dej4130]

Thankyou! Works perfectly. Note: I didn’t pull apart the battery connector in case I ripped something apart I wasn’t supposed to. Still worked! Thanks

[@IAmAFixer]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@AndreLTR]

Great video! Thanks! Is there a way to fix my arrow down key that does not respond anymore?

[@BangMaster96]

I went to a local business that repairs and services computers, they quoted me $475 for fixing the laptop. I was shooketh to the core hearing that price. I researched, watched a couple of DIY repair tutorials, and fixed it myself for less than $12. The Computer services and repairs industry is a huge rip-off, just like the Auto-Mechanic industry.

[@IAmAFixer]

There’s a few honest folks out there, but few and far between. Glad you got it fixed!

[@AlBoogie9605]

As the owner of NyQuest Adventures Computer Repair, I could not agree with you more. You were helping to pay the rent for that nice shop you walked into. That is the number one reason I'm in business. All through Covid, that was the number one beef all my clients had when they found me. I'm proud my business model is; "Protect ur Tech" It's just Economic Computing! Check me out, just for thrills, no sale!!! Back up talk with facts... Holla

[@Ludax]

Will this work for a mid-2014 model ? Thanks

[@IAmAFixer]

Completely different design and internals.

[@Ludax]

@@IAmAFixer ty

[@joewakim6360]

Thanks so much, I have just fixed my Mac Pro using your instructions. You are the MAN !!!

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped you out.

[@RaphaelD9]

everything is ordered, I hope I'll do it well. Thank you nonetheless for teaching us

[@IAmAFixer]

Good luck!

[@jmw92073]

Thanks for this video. Fixed my MacBook pro. A local repair place wanted $400 and this cost me less than 20.

[@neiledit5692]

Worked for me as well. My mac didn't turn on immediately had to give it an uncomfortable amount of time before it eventually turned on.

[@IAmAFixer]

Great! Glad it helped and thanks for the tip on giving it time to boot!

[@artistRISTAR]

What is the of cable ?? Where i buy this one

[@IAmAFixer]

The links are in the video description... Touchpad Ribbon Cable: amzn.to/2jIvuP6 Screw Drivers: amzn.to/2EkphQV

[@seetruth304]

Hey fixer dude, So glad i found your channel! The link says the screwdrivers are out of stock at the moment, are you getting some more soon? Thanks in advance

[@IAmAFixer]

Those are mine screwdrivers. Just try looking for 2015 MacBook Pro pentalobe screwdriver

[@goldkerux]

If this flex cable method did not work, what other components could be the culprits?

[@IAmAFixer]

Likely a hardware issue. Maybe a touchpad or mainboard

[@oscarrobles3449]

Thanks a lot!!!!!!! I just fixed my computer using your video.THANK YOU

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome, so glad I could help out!

[@CumpasFilms]

what is a good aftermarket brand for a keyboard replacement?

[@eett5930]

Thank you very much!! This helped me fix the problem. I’m actually wondering if anyone experienced this failure again after fixing it cause I’m little anxious it might happen again and I’m sick of carrying external keyboard all the time.

[@IAmAFixer]

Mine failed after about 2 years, then I did the same fix again and I’m going on 18 months off that repair.

[@eett5930]

I Am A Fixer Thanks again! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for now.

[@ayoubghallab]

thank you i do it like you, and I find that the battery is bigger than normal, so it is the cause of damage the cable of keyboard and trackpad, so i change the cable, and i put the piece of plastic in front of the new cable to protect it from battery

[@IAmAFixer]

If the battery is larger than normal, it is probably swelling and needs to be replaced. If you don’t replace it, you risk fire and damage to other components.

[@ayoubghallab]

@@IAmAFixer thank u so much if u know a trade or a seller of good quality battery u can recommend for me because I am lost in brands and thank you again

[@robertblake5445]

Cant thank you enough, quoted £480 for a 10 minute job which cost me £18 in parts and tools. I love Apple products but this is disgraceful. Customers deserve better and its only people like yourself that show some integrity

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome, glad I could help!

[@king8z2k77]

Hi I have tried this process and it worked for a day, i think its the actual track pad that's gone have you got a tutorial on how to open it up and replace that actual track pad it would be greatly appreciated

[@IAmAFixer]

If it worked for a day, then I would suspect you maybe have a loose connection on that cable. Open it up and reseat the cable on both ends. If you still have issues, then I would explore replacing the touchpad. Thanks for watching!

[@akurki]

Thank you! My MacBook is working again!

[@IAmAFixer]

You got it, glad it helped!

[@chasepfister4046]

Thank you so much! Your video helped me fix my laptop and saved me hundreds of dollars

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome, Chase, glad it helped you out!

[@leighalaroux1864]

Very well put together video. I just finished trying everything exactly as you explained it, and it didn’t work for me! I wonder if i am doing something wrong. I have a 2015 MacBook Pro and when I turn it on the touchpad won’t allow me to push down on it (or use the curser) and the keyboard doesn’t work. The only key that works is the power button. I can’t imagine where I went wrong with the new cable that I just put in :(

[@IAmAFixer]

A couple of ideas. I would open it back up and reseat the cable on both ends. If it still doesn’t work, I would order a 2nd one and try again (maybe the first order was defective). It is a relatively inexpensive part to try again. If neither of those work, it is probably the touchpad which is more expensive and a more involved. Someone else who watched the channel tried the cable first (which didn’t work), then swapped the touchpad and that fixed it. You should be able to find his comments somewhere below this video. Thanks for watching!

[@erickmairena4836]

Hi You are the Best i just receive the piece and fixed my wife computer it omg is been 1 year using keyboard and mouse through bluetooth and now we both so happy. Apple wanted $400 to check it out and thanks to you her computer is working like new. it works perfectly Thank you so much

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, Erick, so glad you got it fix. Great job, and thanks for watching!

[@gustavosantiago-collazo2019]

This worked, I’m so happy. I bought the tools and parts from your links. Thank you so much!

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome, Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching.

[@Tomaszeks]

Thanks for the help! Safe boot fixed it for me. But, if safe boot alone fixes the issue then it seems to be more like a software problem rather than with the hardware, no?

[@IAmAFixer]

Yes, more than likely. I would probably back up my data to an external drive, then do a complete format and reinstall if MacOS. I’d the problem is resolved, then it was definitely a software issue.

[@kaska9986]

Muchas gracias. Me valió para arreglar el MacBook Pro 13 2015 de mi cuñado. Muchas gracias!!!

[@keeganbuilds]

Dude! Saved me a bunch of cash! I literally just gave it the old n64 treatment (blew the dust off the connector and plugged back in) Keyboard and trackpad are back!!

[@ECCE6575]

You are the man! Thank you for posting this! 20 bucks on Amazon including the screwdrivers and my Mac works now.

[@IAmAFixer]

Awesome. Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching!

[@kerimtim]

A pure American accent. I like it.

[@amarshirsat]

Thank you so much! Saved me $500. Really helpful the way you explained. Good job!

[@IAmAFixer]

That’s great, so glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@akfig184kdk]

What's the mechanism behind this?? How can it repaired so simply just by replacing the thing?

[@IAmAFixer]

Bad cable. New cable = works

[@jeffdingus7709]

Thank you so much for posting this information!! It saved me a lot of money.

[@IAmAFixer]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped!

[@sasankjalari4903]

Will this work for Macbook Pro 2017 13 inch

[@IAmAFixer]

I’m not sure. Check with iFixit .com and see if they have any info on your version

[@maerosita]

Hi there! Thank you for this as I tried all the other short cuts for repairing this problem with the keyboard & trackpad. I just installed a new trackpad cable but the problem isn’t solved. Do you have any idea what else by be the issue with this? I don’t really want to have to buy an external keyboard. Many thanks 🙏🏻💫

[@gemablg]

Does your MacBook upgrades to MacOS 12 Monterey? I upgraded my HDD as well, and Monterey does not “like” it

[@IAmAFixer]

No, it doesn’t like that hard drive. I can’t remember what I did. I think maybe I put the original oem hard drive in and installed Monterey on it which updates the firmware. Then put the new hard drive back in and it upgraded fine after that.

[@saneFool]

Fixed my Early 2015 Macbook pro ... thanks!

[@IAmAFixer]

Awesome! You’re welcome, glad I could help.

[@mixavacia1636]

Unfortunately I didn't have the same luck. I did this process and nothing has change. Obs.: In my first time, I did without disconnect the battery plug. In yours experience what does it implies on the result? And about this, what can I do to resolve?

[@UnboxingAddictions]

Hey great video! I think I broke that black plastic tab that you flip up. I’m not sure what to do I have it in my hand ...

[@reubengrivell4136]

YOU ARE A LEGEND MATE. xxx

[@IAmAFixer]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@trumoc]

Hi, nice work! My mp pro 15" 2015 only keyboard doesnt work, touchpad works, you think this fix will work only for the keyboard? Thanks 😉