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Posted by G.G. Willikers on March 17, 2008, 10:29 pm
Please log in for more thread options Steven M. Haflich wrote:
> Bill wrote:
>> My presario laptop has been taken apart too many times and the small
>> ribbon cable
>> connecting the touchpad to MB has become damaged at the edges.Does
>> anyone know where I can
>> purchase a replacemnet cable.Thanks.
>
> Visit support.hp.com and find the page for your particular model. There
> should be a page titled "Manuals" and there will probably be a link to
> download the Maintenance and Service Guide for that particular series.
>
> One of the useful things in the Guide are the HP numbers for spare parts
> and assemblies. You can order new parts directly from HP at the same
> site. (Look for a link to the Parts Store.)
>
> Unfortunately, HP replacement parts are hideously expensive through this
> channel, but for some parts it may be the best choice. HP would want
> 414USD for a replacement display for my laptop, which is about 60% of
> the replacement cost for an entire new machine!
>
> It also appears that at least on some HP laptops the touchpad cable is
> not listed separately. The touchpad and touchpad cable are integrated
> into the plastic top panel assembly, which for my machine would retail
> for 112USD. Ouch!
>
> Otherwise, as has been suggested, you might try to find a dead similar
> machine you can purchase cheaply. The ribbon cable is probably a stock
> item from some cable supplier, although in this modern age most
> component suppliers aren't interested in selling single quantities to
> individuals like you and me.
>
> Good luck.
What model presario? I got lots of presario parts.
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