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Flat orange ribbon flex cable with USB-C connector end

Adafruit

Adafruit USB-C I/O Board Flex Cable 2 in 1 Accessory MacBook 12" A1534 2016-2017 P/N 821-00482-A 821-00482-05

SKU CH-EX27-RYQTM

Replacement I/O USB-C board flex cable for MacBook 12-inch A1534 models from 2016-2017, tested before shipping

  • Direct-fit replacement for MacBook 12" A1534 2016-2017 models
  • Brand-new original part tested at 100% before shipment
  • Includes single ribbon cable for complete I/O board repair
  • Requires professional installation with T5, T4 and P5 screwdrivers
  • Not compatible with 2015 MacBook 12" series

Replacement I/O Board Cable for 12-inch MacBook

This new original flex cable replaces the USB-C power board jack on MacBook 12-inch model A1534 from 2016 and 2017. It matches part numbers 821-00482-A and 821-00482-05. The component is tested before dispatch and suits Core m3 1.1, Core m5 1.2 and Core m7 1.3 configurations.

Sustained reliability after professional fitting

The cable restores charging and data functions when installed correctly with the required spudger, tweezers and Torx and Pentalobe drivers. Improper handling during replacement can damage the delicate ribbon or connectors, so the part is intended for experienced technicians only. Once fitted, it maintains the original board-to-logic-board link under normal operating loads.

Limited to specific model years and port standard

This accessory works exclusively with the 2016-2017 MacBook 12-inch series and is not compatible with the 2015 model. It supports the single USB-C interface native to those machines for both power delivery and peripheral connection. Builders repairing other MacBook sizes, ports or generations must source a different part.

Highlights

  • Direct-fit replacement for MacBook 12" A1534 2016-2017 models
  • Brand-new original part tested at 100% before shipment
  • Includes single ribbon cable for complete I/O board repair
  • Requires professional installation with T5, T4 and P5 screwdrivers
  • Not compatible with 2015 MacBook 12" series

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the USB-C I/O board flex cable draw any extra power or generate heat once installed in a MacBook 12" A1534?

The flex cable is a passive ribbon that carries signals between the USB-C port and logic board, so it adds no power draw or heat of its own.

Which tools must I already own to replace the I/O board flex cable on a MacBook 12" A1534 2016-2017?

You will need a spudger, tweezers, T5 Torx, T4 Torx and P5 Pentalobe screwdrivers before starting the repair.

Will this flex cable fit a 2015 MacBook 12" A1534 if I keep that model alongside a 2016 unit?

The part is explicitly for 2016-2017 models only and will not work with the 2015 series.

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