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While replacing the HD using the iFixit kit, I didn’t heed the warning to be cautious with the monitor cable and one of the legs of the latch got detached from the board. Mistake number 1. So.. I thought I would be clever and it would be easy enough to solder it down. Turns out I’m neither skilled or accurate enough to accomplish this, and I’ve basically gotten the connector all gummed up with solder. It’s a real mess. So what now? If I find a more skilled friend with hot air reflow abilities, is this part generally available and reasonable to repair? Or is it basically destined for the scrap heap :(
was what I observed after replacing the drive when the monitor failed to work.
the result after many botched attempts to fix and then remove excess solder..
definitely repairable by some one with the training and tools i.m.o. looks like the connector needs to be repealed and replaced only for the solder that may be inside grounding multiple lines potentially. may want to look at your ribbon cable that attaches there for any broken, missing pins as well. i will concede to @danj analysis however….he knows his stuff.
@jostewcrew is correct this is repairable! You’ll need to find someone with good micro soldering skills and access to the needed connector, replacing the damaged one.
