PowerBook 5300cs trackpad

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PowerBook 5300cs trackpad

I bought an old PowerBook 5300cs online. The only problem with it is the trackpad. I opened up the laptop and turns out, the cable from the trackpad to the motherboard was broken. I can't seem to find one. Does anyone know where I can get the trackpad ribbon cable?

PowerBook 5300cs, Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier

Posted on Dec 20, 2010 10:50 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 20, 2010 11:52 AM in response to Old Macs

Suggest you join LEM-Swap for buying & selling Mac stuff. http://groups.google.com/group/lemswap
After you join, post a WTB (want to buy).

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Answer 2

Dec 20, 2010 2:43 PM in response to Old Macs

Parts that can be quickly dis-assembled from dead or dying laptops are often readily available on eBay, although this is getting a little old.

For many Apple Laptops like this, the piece that was bought and sold was the "top cover" the plastic piece surrounding the keyboard, including the working trackpad with its cable.

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Old Macs Author

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Dec 21, 2010 4:46 PM in response to Old Macs

I'm going to start looking around. Thanks

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