Solved Doesn T Turn On After Disassembling For Dust Cleaning Macbook Core Duo

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Hi, It is not the first time I disassemble a computer. I have done it many times with my MacBook Pro. But this time, I have done it for the first time on a Macbook A1181. I followed this guide to access the fan: MacBook Core Duo Fan Replacement After reassembling the computer doesn’t respond when I press the switch… :-( I have checked the upper case cable (step 12) but it looks fine. What should I do? Thanks Jerome

Finally, I solved the problem by changing the upper case cable. Unfortunately I couldn’t buy on iFixit. I found it there: https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B01MSH3… And then followed this guide: MacBook Core Duo Upper Case Cable Replacement Thanks for the help !

I think you hit it on the nose. Step #12 MacBook Core Duo Upper Case Replacement That connector can be tricky. To confirm, try disconnecting the battery and mag-safe adapter. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Reconnect and see if you get a spontaneous reboot.