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Mouse cursor not moving on 2008 macbook?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1516455" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Where did you hear/read this. That's a bunch of BS!</p><p></p><p>You're not changing the entire case...just the topcase. Which is the part that includes the keyboard, trackpad & mouse button, power button, and speakers. If I remember correctly...you just remove about 8-10 small screws/machine bolts...and detach just one cable...and the topcase is removed!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>If you're not super picky...an "ugly" (but working) topcase can be purchased via e-Bay for "cheap". Here's one for just $12.99 (+ shipping):</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Macbook-Keyboard-A1181-Trackpad-Topcase-Palmrest-/111076327010?pt=US_Laptop_Replacement_Keyboards&hash=item19dcaa3e62" target="_blank">13" MacBook Keyboard A1181 Trackpad Topcase Palmrest | eBay</a></p><p></p><p>If you want a "pretty" topcase (no cracks)...it's going to cost more.</p><p></p><p>Also...check the replacement procedure at:</p><p></p><p>- <a href="http://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">iFixit: The free repair manual</a></p><p></p><p>...and you will see that you do not have to scrap the entire laptop to change the topcase!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1516455, member: 56379"] Where did you hear/read this. That's a bunch of BS! You're not changing the entire case...just the topcase. Which is the part that includes the keyboard, trackpad & mouse button, power button, and speakers. If I remember correctly...you just remove about 8-10 small screws/machine bolts...and detach just one cable...and the topcase is removed!:) If you're not super picky...an "ugly" (but working) topcase can be purchased via e-Bay for "cheap". Here's one for just $12.99 (+ shipping): [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Macbook-Keyboard-A1181-Trackpad-Topcase-Palmrest-/111076327010?pt=US_Laptop_Replacement_Keyboards&hash=item19dcaa3e62]13" MacBook Keyboard A1181 Trackpad Topcase Palmrest | eBay[/url] If you want a "pretty" topcase (no cracks)...it's going to cost more. Also...check the replacement procedure at: - [url=http://www.ifixit.com]iFixit: The free repair manual[/url] ...and you will see that you do not have to scrap the entire laptop to change the topcase!:) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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