Question regarding Mid 2011 Mac Book Pro HD Cable

[atd_667]

Just a quick question:

Does anyone happen to know the model number for this specific cable?

After some diagnostics, I realized mine is fried (and leaving me unable to boot up). My local shop wants to charge 85 for the labor of this project (which seems radically high), so I thought I would just try and do it myself.

My only concern is that I want to make sure I’m buying the correct cable and all I’m seeing available are early or late 2011 MBP versions. Are either of these versions compatible? Or do I need something specific for mid 2011? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[JTToft]

A Mid 2011 MacBook Pro doesn't exist, which is why you are only seeing Early and Late 2011.

 

[Audit13]

Enter the serial number here to find the exact model: http://www.chipmunk.nl/cgi-fast/applemodel.cgi

I have used this party cables from Amazon with good results.

 

[LarryJoe33]

Here you go:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Late+2011+Hard+Drive+Cable+Replacement/7655

Doesn't look too hard, just several steps. At the moment I can't recommend getting the part from iFixit though. Their $45 cable is most likely the same as the $13 options. You should be able to find one easily. Plenty of choices on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_21?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=2011+macbook+pro+hard+drive+cable&sprefix=2011+Macbook+Pro+Hard,aps,132&crid=3HXDXMCR6AGQB

 

[Apples555]

I'm on my third HDD cable in my 2010 13" MacBook Pro. My latest one was a $5 used one from PowerbookMedic that has been working great this past year. Can't recommend them enough, just plug in your serial number and order.