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    Kudos to Apple & Please help me identify this part.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by tenderidol, Jul 23, 2010.

  1. tenderidol

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    This was repaired under warranty.

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    When I opened it to put back my SSD, I realized that the part indicated by the red arrow in the picture was loose; the screws are tight, but if I touch it, there is a significant amount of play both left & right and up & down. Can anyone please tell me what that port is and whether it's supposed to be loose or not. Thanks!

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    tenderidol, Jul 23, 2010
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    If you don't mind me asking, how the heck did you manage to mangle that machine?

    As far as your question, what side is that on? I can't tell from the picture.
     
    Kaelang, Jul 23, 2010
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    I dropped my computer bag and that corner took the hit :(

    It's in this orientation.

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    tenderidol, Jul 23, 2010
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    Interesting. I'm totally unsure of what what is.
    You dropped it and that happened? Ouch.
    Wait, how did you get Apple to cover that? o_O
     
    Kaelang, Jul 23, 2010
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    You dropped that awhile ago right? Just warrantied it now?

    It looks like it's just part of the latch system.
     
    Seshan, Jul 23, 2010
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    Not sure if that's part of the latch. Doesn't look like it's connected to anything in particular, even though it kinda looks like the end of a ribbon cable or something. Just my imagination going wild again. Is it magnetic?
     
    Kaelang, Jul 23, 2010
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    Yes, it was on October 17th.

    It doesn't look like it is part of the latch system. I'll just open the 13" to see if it is the same.

    EDIT: OK, I opened the 13" MBP and apparently it doesn't have this particular part. Hmmm...
     
    tenderidol, Jul 24, 2010
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    Part of the motion sensor?
     
    altecX, Jul 24, 2010
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    I still think it's part of a ribbon cable or something. Could be a motion sensor of some sort.
     
    Kaelang, Jul 24, 2010
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    AhHA! I was semi-right!
     
    Kaelang, Jul 24, 2010
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    Best I can figure is that its some part of the mechanical securing system for the trackpad... :confused:
     
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    I don't think you have to worry about it being loose. If you're concerned, you should be able to take it to a Genius Bar and see what they say.
     
    Kaelang, Jul 24, 2010
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    Thanks for the replies guys! Appreciate your time.
     
    tenderidol, Jul 24, 2010
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