Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Took macbook apart keyboard isnt working now

omgshesaboy

omgshesaboy

macrumors member
Original poster
Jul 23, 2008
46
0
wll the case on my macbook was coming apart so i took the laptop apart now the keyboard and trackpad arent working, the laptop turns on and the backlight comes on when its dark but the keyboard and trackpad will not work.

please help me
 
Did you take apart a Macbook or Macbook Pro? If it was the MBP did you make sure to re-connect the keyboard/trackpad ribbon cable?
 
Bobioden said:
Did you take apart a Macbook or Macbook Pro? If it was the MBP did you make sure to re-connect the keyboard/trackpad ribbon cable?
Click to expand...

it was a macbook pro, yeah, i wouldnt be able to turn the computer on without connecting it, i have it back apart now, i didnt mess with any of the connections besides disconnecting the main ribbon
 
Did you make sure to connect the main ribbon back on? Be careful, I've heard of horror stories where the black end piece of the ribbon cable breaks off when you try to pull it out, especially the hdd ribbon cable as well.
 
im positive how would it turn on if that wasnt connected, the puower button goes through that ribbon as well
 
yeah the backlight on the keyboard will come on if i put my hands over the speakers holes (im guessing this is where the light sensors are)
 
If I remember correctly, there are 2 connectors that go from the keyboard into the palmrest. Are you certain both are connected? One's really tiny.
 
huh

Did you use any sort of how to or manual? Just repeat the steps...backward.
 
i did repeat all steps backward and it doesnt work, the only thing i disconnected was the main ribbon cable and the power button is connected to that so i know that is connected properly, i just cant seem to figure out what the problem is
 
If you can, I would suggest taking it apart again, and make sure all connections from keyboard to the palmrest are okay. It looks like it should be fine since there is power, but just make sure the main cable from palmrest to logic board is nicely connected. It may be helpful to put some tape there.

I would also reseat the memory modules, reset the macbook pro, and hopefully everything will work out.

Good Luck!
 
Actually now that I think about it... try reseating the memory and reset the macbook pro again before taking it apart.

Good luck!
 
Curiosity killed the cat!

omgshesaboy said:
wll the case on my macbook was coming apart so i took the laptop apart now the keyboard and trackpad arent working, the laptop turns on and the backlight comes on when its dark but the keyboard and trackpad will not work.

please help me
Click to expand...

Just outta curiosity, why did you dismantle the machine in the first place?
 
UltraNEO* said:
Just outta curiosity, why did you dismantle the machine in the first place?
Click to expand...

because the corner of the case is popping up and i wanted to see what the problem is. (i havent dropped it or anything) do you think thiswould be warranty?
 
RE: "do you think thiswould be warranty?"

omgshesaboy said:
because the corner of the case is popping up and i wanted to see what the problem is. (i havent dropped it or anything) do you think thiswould be warranty?
Click to expand...

Possibly WAS... but NOT likely anymore...

And just so we KNOW out here, What Actually Fixed the Problem, and IS the Case fixed too..??

Glad things are somewhat better at least!!
 
bobcan said:
Possibly WAS... but NOT likely anymore...

And just so we KNOW out here, What Actually Fixed the Problem, and IS the Case fixed too..??

Glad things are somewhat better at least!!
Click to expand...

apparently taking out the ram and putting it back in and resetting the battery, and a little super glue fixed the case, i took it apart because i didnt want to just start gluing my laptop with the systemboard right there lol.

all is well thank you guys
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back