SUNMALL
Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor Compatible with 2011 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody 821-1480-A
Bottom line: The SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable: Includes the IR sensor, so remote wake works after swap; main trade-off: only 13-inch A1278 2012 units; 2011 fitment is unconfirmed.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Includes the IR sensor, so remote wake works after swap
- ✓ Matches Apple part 923-0104/923-0741 and 821-1480-A
- ✓ Fits MacBookPro9,2 Mid 2012 MD101LL/A and MD102LL/A
Cons
- ✗ Only 13-inch A1278 2012 units; 2011 fitment is unconfirmed
- ✗ No 15-inch or 17-inch Unibody variant offered
- ✗ SUNMALL is a third-party part, not an Apple OEM cable
- ✗ Requires opening the bottom case and unplugging the battery
Manufacturer description
Please check the pictures and description carefully before bidding.*Color : Black*Condition:New Hard Drive Cable w/ IR SensorCompatibility:Compatible with MacBook Pro 13" A1278（2012）-- Compatible with MacBookPro9,2 Mid 2012: MD101LL/A (2.5 GHz Core i5)-- Compatible with MacBookPro9,2 Mid 2012: MD102LL/A (2.9 GHz Core i7)Identifying Numbers:-- Apple Part #:923-0104, 923-0741-- Printed Part #:821-1480-A, 821-2049-A, 821-2480-APackage Include:1 x Hard Drive Cable w/ IR SensorSomething wrong happaned to your macbook laptop, it seems look like:(1)froze suddenly.(2)Internal hard drive disk not…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. SUNMALL's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 【Specification】This is compatitable with 2012 Year’s A1278 MacBook Pro 13" .
- 【Safe】Easy for you replace your faulty,cracked or broken laptop,seller remind that you should replace the keyboard in the off state.
Full Specifications
| Brand | SUNMALL |
|---|---|
| Color | 2012 Year(821-1480-a) |
| Model | 821-1480-A |
| Cable Type | SATA |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Model Name | 821-1480-A |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Length | 6 inches |
| Part Number | 821-1480-A |
| Connector Type | Micro USB |
| Number of Pins | 22 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Tangle Free |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Customer Package Type | sealed anti-static bag |
| Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Connecting internal hard drive to MacBook Pro logic board |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Tangle Free |
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