- Compatible With:
- MacBook Air 13″ (2020, Intel) – Model A2179 (Model Identifier: MacBookAir9,1)
- MacBook Air 13″ (2020, Apple M1) – Model A2337 (Model Identifier: MacBookAir10,1)
✅ Important Note: Despite different processors (Intel vs. M1), Apple used the same trackpad assembly and flex cable in both A2179 and A2337. This makes the flex cable fully interchangeable between the two models.
- Part Type:
Touchpad flex cable only — does not include the trackpad housing, Taptic Engine, or mounting hardware. This is the OEM-style ribbon cable that connects the trackpad to the logic board. - Function:
Transmits:- Touch input coordinates
- Force Touch pressure data
- Haptic feedback signals to the Taptic Engine
Enables full macOS gesture support: Force Click, three-finger lookup, swipe navigation, pinch-to-zoom, and smooth cursor tracking.
- OEM-Quality Build:
Matches Apple’s original specifications in:- Cable length and routing path
- Connector pitch and ZIF latch design
- EMI shielding and flex durability
- Common Use Cases:
- Replacing a torn, creased, or liquid-damaged original flex cable
- Completing a trackpad replacement when the original cable is compromised
- Fixing intermittent trackpad behavior, loss of Force Touch, or complete unresponsiveness
- Installation Note:
- Requires full bottom case removal and battery disconnection.
- Cable routes under the right side of the battery and logic board.
- Connects via a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket—align carefully and latch gently.
- Recommended for experienced or certified technicians only.
