Can I replace just the track pad on my 2017 Touch bar 15" MacBook Pro?

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MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar Late 2016

Apple's 2016 revision to their laptop lineup targeted at professional users. Features a 15-inch, 2880-by-1800 Retina display, quad-core Intel Core i7, 256 GB / 512 GB /1 TB / 2TB storage options, 16 GB RAM, and a keyboard equipped with a Touch Bar. Released November 2016. Features Model A1707.

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Lennaart Van @lennaart

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Gepost: 18 jan. 2018

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Can I replace just the track pad on my 2017 Touch bar 15" MacBook Pro?

My track pad is not 'clicking' as normal; is feels like a mechanical problem even though it appeared after some water went into the case (and was quickly removed - there doesn't appear to be any other damage). I'm being told it means replacing the entire 'top case' but it seems separate track pads are available for sale (or am I mistaken?) - does anyone know if the track pad can be replaced separately on this model?

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Well... Yes & No. Apple may not supply the touchpad as a separate SKU (I don't think anyone has access to the service manual yet).

But you can find a few on eBay! Here's one: Apple Macbook Pro 15" 1707 Late 2016 2017 Trackpad Touchpad Silver.

Frankly, it's an easy swap out! Unlike the older models where you need to remove the battery Apple gave us access through the battery cells! Here's the location of the screws (12):

We don't have any guides yet so you'll need to reference the Demontage van de MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar

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Thanks Dan! I'll have a go at scoring a track pad before I commit to such an expensive repair... wish me luck :)

I'll report back how it goes, it may take a while.

18 jan. 2018 door Lennaart Van

Report back: after a little search I did manage to locate a track pad, but by then I started having issues with a couple of keys on the keyboard... given it's such a new machine I decided to go for the new top case after all, with a bit of a discount and 3 month warranty - all's working perfect now, still good to know it's possible to replace just the track pad if necessary - so thanks again Dan!

9 feb. 2018 door Lennaart Van

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Thanks Dan! I'll have a go at scoring a track pad before I commit to such an expensive repair... wish me luck :)

I'll report back how it goes, it may take a while. — Lennaart Van
Report back: after a little search I did manage to locate a track pad, but by then I started having issues with a couple of keys on the keyboard... given it's such a new machine I decided to go for the new top case after all, with a bit of a discount and 3 month warranty - all's working perfect now, still good to know it's possible to replace just the track pad if necessary - so thanks again Dan! — Lennaart Van
Don't forget to score the best answer and accept it as resolved.

What was the final cost? And the currency. — Dan