Did my 2nd HD cable replacement today. Previous one lasted 18 months. This video is wonderful. Took 15 minutes ... 7 of which were getting the ribbon cable inserted. Thanks for getting the part to me quickly and great video!!
Great video!! Very easy to follow and great explanation of steps! Bought the cable off of Amazon for $20. Took me 10 minutes to install and my MacBook is working like new again! Many thanks!:-)
Thank you very much! I decided against bending and just put it back together as carefully as I could. I suggest people following this guide do the same. I’ve stuck a 3mm piece of tape on the top corner so it will stay still. I thought it was better then bending such fragile cable.
Thank you, thank you thank you. I purchased this piece and followed the video to the letter and saved 20 years of work. Great price and fast delivery. Thank you. I Thought I lost 20 years of work.
I backed up my files on an external. I don't trust Time Machine anymore. I also need to upgrade my RAM. I'm definitely shopping you all for all my Mac needs.
I can not thank you enough for this video. Instructions were comprehensive. I managed to change the flex cable following your guide, and it was a successful result. Thanks again. Keep it up :)
Really simple steps. This video should have more view and likes . Thank you 🙏. Job done under ten quids. Please make sure you check the unifying number before you order your unibody cable.
Brilliant, many thanks, clear instructions meant that even a heavy handed half wit like myself could do it!!!!...and saved me a heap of cash. Thanks again!
Managed install myself despite partial paralysis of my hands. Re-inserting tiny LED ribbon cable was the hardest part. Installed a SSD which fit easily. Used electrical tape on case under cables to avoid abrasion issue. New cable was $10 on eBay. (HDD Hard Drive cable 821-0814-A For MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2009 2010 &Screwdriver).
thanks, great video! though i've followed your steps but the cable still seem to be corrupt. i've bought a new ssd disk and cable on my macboor pro (2011). wanna install mac again. the disk utility recognizes the samsung drive, though it's not been found when I have to designate a startup disk. what to do :)? thanks for the awesome support guys
nope. thanks, you're quick! :) will give it another go.. it recognizes the old HD so i recon this should be the trick.. will get back to you if i'm a step further
i've ordered this cable. I've upgraded to a SSD and within few months the problem started. The system will randomly "freeze". If I'm playing a video or a song, it will freeze but then after 5 seconds or so I will resume but as if it never stopped. I mean, if I'm singing a song, and I keep on singing, when the system unfreezes it will be playing exactly in the part of the song that I'm singing to. So I think it's not a SSD problem, but a problem of the cable. What do you think?
I did exactly what you guys told me to do on a MacBook Pro 13.3" - Mid 2009, but when i turn on the computer on, i get a gray screen then it shuts down, what is going on?
Just did this today and I get the same results as prior to replacing the cable, The flashing folder with the question mark is still there! Is my hard drive bad?
Yes, a flashing folder with a question mark indicates that the machine cannot find an OS. If you've replaced the cable and get the same results, then we would suspect the drive next.
Thanks for the great video. However, after hours of trying, I cannot get the yellow ribbon cable back into the socket. I do not understand what I'm doing wrong. I cannot even see a socket. I have checked and I have the correct model replacement cable for my 13-inch MacBook Pro, 2011: 821-1226-A.
Is the flex cable you're using here the same as model 821-2049-A? I have a 2011 Mac A1278, but another video I watched on how to do this was for Mac 13" mid-2012--same part compatible? Thanks for the video!
Hello Woody, occasionally these cables stop working, your computer would not be able to recognize the drive and your computer wouldn't be able to boot.
i just to say thank you for this video. I was able revive my 10 year old laptop. GREAT tutorial :)
Did my 2nd HD cable replacement today. Previous one lasted 18 months. This video is wonderful. Took 15 minutes ... 7 of which were getting the ribbon cable inserted. Thanks for getting the part to me quickly and great video!!
thank you so much for the video. It saved me 96 dollars. You guys are the MVPs.
Brooks Broox same this place wanted to charge me $100 for this lol this is to easy to do
Great video!! Very easy to follow and great explanation of steps! Bought the cable off of Amazon for $20. Took me 10 minutes to install and my MacBook is working like new again! Many thanks!:-)
Thank you very much!
I decided against bending and just put it back together as carefully as I could. I suggest people following this guide do the same. I’ve stuck a 3mm piece of tape on the top corner so it will stay still.
I thought it was better then bending such fragile cable.
Brought my 9 yr old computer back to life, thank you so much!!! Now back to being productive
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Thank you, thank you thank you. I purchased this piece and followed the video to the letter and saved 20 years of work. Great price and fast delivery. Thank you. I Thought I lost 20 years of work.
I backed up my files on an external. I don't trust Time Machine anymore. I also need to upgrade my RAM. I'm definitely shopping you all for all my Mac needs.
I do not
Need almost 500 gigs
I can not thank you enough for this video. Instructions were comprehensive. I managed to change the flex cable following your guide, and it was a successful result. Thanks again. Keep it up :)
Really simple steps. This video should have more view and likes . Thank you 🙏. Job done under ten quids. Please make sure you check the unifying number before you order your unibody cable.
Thank you guys a lot!! My 2011 Macbook is running smoothly again! Many thanks from Germany!
Brilliant, many thanks, clear instructions meant that even a heavy handed half wit like myself could do it!!!!...and saved me a heap of cash. Thanks again!
Thanks so much! Fixed my mac for $12
Excellent and helpful video. Makes replacing the cable a snap. Thanks!
We are happy to hear. Thank you for your feedback Rick :)
Excellent Video! Much better than the other once!
Thanks so much! Saved me money with this video!
Managed install myself despite partial paralysis of my hands. Re-inserting tiny LED ribbon cable was the hardest part. Installed a SSD which fit easily. Used electrical tape on case under cables to avoid abrasion issue. New cable was $10 on eBay. (HDD Hard Drive cable 821-0814-A For MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2009 2010 &Screwdriver).
Thank you 🙏
excellent vid, worked for me on early 2011 macbook ptro
ha,...thanks this worked great! saved me some cash. your videos rock!
Thank you so much for this video was a tremendous help
Thanks!!! Did cable installation and ram upgrade on my late 2011 mac book pro.
Thanks a million times, I just fixed mine :)
Thanks a lot for the video!
Thank you!
Best tutorial
i did everything and my hdd is still not showing can you HELP!!!!
Fabulous, thank you! Found another video but he wasn't clear on the latch for the small connector.
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thanks, great video! though i've followed your steps but the cable still seem to be corrupt. i've bought a new ssd disk and cable on my macboor pro (2011). wanna install mac again. the disk utility recognizes the samsung drive, though it's not been found when I have to designate a startup disk. what to do :)? thanks for the awesome support guys
nope. thanks, you're quick! :) will give it another go.. it recognizes the old HD so i recon this should be the trick.. will get back to you if i'm a step further
i'm lost in the labyrinth ;) can i just format it using another macbook? disk utilities > erase?
i've ordered this cable. I've upgraded to a SSD and within few months the problem started. The system will randomly "freeze". If I'm playing a video or a song, it will freeze but then after 5 seconds or so I will resume but as if it never stopped. I mean, if I'm singing a song, and I keep on singing, when the system unfreezes it will be playing exactly in the part of the song that I'm singing to. So I think it's not a SSD problem, but a problem of the cable. What do you think?
How can it be that my IR is not working anymore after a replacement of this cable?
I did exactly what you guys told me to do on a MacBook Pro 13.3" - Mid 2009, but when i turn on the computer on, i get a gray screen then it shuts down, what is going on?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! You save me 50 dlls
Just did this today and I get the same results as prior to replacing the cable, The flashing folder with the question mark is still there! Is my hard drive bad?
Yes, a flashing folder with a question mark indicates that the machine cannot find an OS. If you've replaced the cable and get the same results, then we would suspect the drive next.
It worked!! Brilliant tutorial. Keep it up ;)
what if i took the hard drive cable from the 2012 macbook pro instead of the 2011 one. is it gonna work?? (cause i made that mistake)
Thanks for the great video. However, after hours of trying, I cannot get the yellow ribbon cable back into the socket. I do not understand what I'm doing wrong. I cannot even see a socket. I have checked and I have the correct model replacement cable for my 13-inch MacBook Pro, 2011: 821-1226-A.
I have the same . It did go but after a bit of struggle. Make sure you open the latch and close it once its in.
I destroyed ribbon wondering if it will work without light indicator ?
I got a question. Does any cable available in amazon work well or do you suggest a costly one better?
I can't get into the screws at 3.15 - my screwdriver worked for everything else but these are slipping... any ideas?
Is the flex cable you're using here the same as model 821-2049-A? I have a 2011 Mac A1278, but another video I watched on how to do this was for Mac 13" mid-2012--same part compatible? Thanks for the video!
Was it compatible?
I broke the yellow part that you’re supposed to connect. Will my cpu still work?
Hi i bought a new cable for £10. is it easy to actually do? i’m new to macbook systems. local shop is charging £75
i replaced my cable and the issue is still present 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
my cable keeps breaking up every 6 month. Does anyone know why??
Oh great. Now I've got a counterfeit Macbook on my hands. It's really a PC.
does the item in the link come with the tools i need?
Pq q troca esse fio?
Hello Woody, occasionally these cables stop working, your computer would not be able to recognize the drive and your computer wouldn't be able to boot.
@@poweredbyowc ah ok
Tks só much