Can 15" 2012 MBP nonretina trackpad swap with a 13" 2012 MBP trackpad?

[California]

I bought a new (used) top case for a 2012 MBP non retina 15" and the trackpad was cracked in transit. Can I swap the trackpad out from a 2012 13" top case if I have the correct 15" cable? It looks like this can be done, but wanted MR feedback. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sendeky]

Leaving a comment here so this will (hopefully) get recommended to more people so that your question will be answered

 

[California]

Thanks Sendeky. They look identical.

 

[justashooter]

The answer appears to be NO. From my research anyhow.

The ribbon cable connector from the 13 goes straight out and connects, the 15 goes out, makes a turn for about the length of the trakpad, makes another turn and connects.
I believe these are the MBP's you are talking about but I may be wrong.

Check out these two links:

13 inch MBP

MacBook Pro 13" Unibody A1278 (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad

Replace a scratched or malfunctioning trackpad in your Mid 2009 to Mid 2012 13” Unibody MacBook Pro model A1278 laptop. Part #922-9063, 922-9525, 922-9773.

www.ifixit.com

15 inch MBP

MacBook Pro 15" Unibody A1286 (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad

Replace a trackpad compatible with the Mid 2009 to Mid 2012 model A1286 MacBook Pro 15 inch Unibody laptop. Part #922-9035, 922-9306, 922-9749.

www.ifixit.com

 

[California]

The answer appears to be NO. From my research anyhow.

The ribbon cable connector from the 13 goes straight out and connects, the 15 goes out, makes a turn for about the length of the trakpad, makes another turn and connects.
I believe these are the MBP's you are talking about but I may be wrong.

Check out these two links:

13 inch MBP

MacBook Pro 13" Unibody A1278 (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad

Replace a scratched or malfunctioning trackpad in your Mid 2009 to Mid 2012 13” Unibody MacBook Pro model A1278 laptop. Part #922-9063, 922-9525, 922-9773.

www.ifixit.com

15 inch MBP

MacBook Pro 15" Unibody A1286 (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad

Replace a trackpad compatible with the Mid 2009 to Mid 2012 model A1286 MacBook Pro 15 inch Unibody laptop. Part #922-9035, 922-9306, 922-9749.

www.ifixit.com

The seller is sending a 15" trackpad but I think the ribbon cable on both 13" and 15" trackpads disconnect from the pad; you would simply swap ribbon cable connectors. But I didn't go for it, waiting for replacement. Thank you for taking the time to answer!