Keyboard Flex Cable Apple MacBook Pro A1708 (2016-2017)

What is a MacBook Keyboard Flex Cable ?

A keyboard flex cable, also known as a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC), is a thin, ribbon-like cable used internally in devices like laptops. It connects the keyboard circuit board to the main logic board, transmitting keystroke signals and power for features like backlighting. Its flexible and compact design allows it to fit into tight spaces and accommodate movement, such as in a laptop’s hinge mechanism, without breaking the electrical connections

Common Issues with MacBook Keyboard Flex Cable:

Due to constant plugging and unplugging, the keyboard flex cable can develop various problems, such as:

Unresponsive Keys – Some or all keys may not work at all, with no input appearing on the screen when pressed.
Intermittent Functionality – The keyboard may work sporadically, with the connection cutting in and out.
Incorrect Characters – Pressing a specific key may result in a different character appearing on the screen (e.g., pressing ‘F’ yields ‘9’).
Key Repeating – A single key press can result in multiple repeated characters appearing (e.g., “hello” becomes “hellllooo”).

Input Lag – There may be a noticeable delay between pressing a key and the character appearing on the screen.
Connection Not Stay in Place – The physical connection to the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector on the motherboard might be loose.

Apple Macbook Pro 13″ Retina A1708, Apple Macbook Pro 13″ A2159 (Mid 2019)

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Apple Macbook Pro 13″ Retina A1708, Apple Macbook Pro 13″ A2159 (Mid 2019)

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