Should I replace whole top case or try any other fixes for trackpad?
My Macbook, 11,5, has Taptic feedback issues. The feedback may work for 5-20min and intermittently stop working. However, the trackpad’s functionality (as in clicks and force touch) works 100% of the time, just annoying with no feedback! I just bought this Macbook as refurbished, from a non-authorized store so I do not think Apple will want to touch it (I took it into a store and it was going to be $479 + tax to replace). Looking inside the device, it is extremely clean, no signs of damage or aftermarket parts used.
I have already tried replacing the trackpad cable with an OEM Apple cable—same issues remain. I have reset SMC, PRAM, and even Apple’s hardware test could not find any issues. I have an extremely low cycle OEM Apple battery (8 cycles), so I am wanting to keep a battery with extremely low cycles or near full health. The dilemma is, I do not want to remove the battery myself, as there is the chance I could damage the battery. I also would like to minimize device downtime as I am a full time student.
If I do replace the top case, I will likely try to remove the battery and replace the trackpad from the old top case, as I would not be pressed for time trying to remove the battery carefully. I would simply repair the trackpad and either sell the parts or keep them for a backup!
My main question is, should I try something else before replacing the top case? Are there any other known fixes to Taptic feedback other than the cable that tends to go bad? I am willing to try anything as long as there is no soldering involved. Thanks in advance!
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Update: it was just the trackpad itself! I replaced the entire upper case so I didn’t have to remove the battery, and Touchpad and Taptic feedback is working flawlessly, with a much stronger feel to it. I would definitely recommend trying the cable first, but in my case it was the whole trackpad. Thanks for the help @mayer!
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