Noob. Superdrive help is needed!

skittle_107 · skittle_107 #1 (**permalink**)

12-30-2011, 05:39 PM

I purchased two broken macbook's off one of my buddy's for $25. He said they couldn't be fixed, he had tried countless times. I figured I'd give it a shot and if I couldn't, I'd just part them out. 3 hours later one is working just fine and i'm using it to post this question.

The macbook in question is Model Number: A1181

for some reason the optical drive had been removed from the laptop. He threw one in with the sale, and I'm having trouble finding what I need online. The ribbon it came with doesn't seem to be able to plug into the logic board. I've looked on ebay and craigslist, but the only ribbon that I can find is the one I have. Pictures below to what i'm talking about. I'm a mac noob, just wondering if someone could chime in and help me out

female end on the logic board

ribbon I have that came with the optical drive

reverse side

any help is appreciated

- Scott

skittle_107 · skittle_107 #2 (**permalink**)

12-31-2011, 11:34 AM

bump.

someone has to know

chscag · chscag #3 (**permalink**)

12-31-2011, 02:40 PM

Try:

iFixit: The free repair manual

or

Mac Repair - Mac Parts and Service for Apple Macbook, iPhone, iPad

skittle_107 · skittle_107 #4 (**permalink**)

01-01-2012, 09:34 PM

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skittle_107 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 30, 2011 Posts: 3	12-30-2011, 05:39 PM I purchased two broken macbook's off one of my buddy's for $25. He said they couldn't be fixed, he had tried countless times. I figured I'd give it a shot and if I couldn't, I'd just part them out. 3 hours later one is working just fine and i'm using it to post this question. The macbook in question is Model Number: A1181 for some reason the optical drive had been removed from the laptop. He threw one in with the sale, and I'm having trouble finding what I need online. The ribbon it came with doesn't seem to be able to plug into the logic board. I've looked on ebay and craigslist, but the only ribbon that I can find is the one I have. Pictures below to what i'm talking about. I'm a mac noob, just wondering if someone could chime in and help me out female end on the logic board ribbon I have that came with the optical drive reverse side any help is appreciated - Scott
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Member Since: Dec 30, 2011 Posts: 3	12-31-2011, 11:34 AM bump. someone has to know
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