---
product_id: 37458692
title: "Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor Compatible with 2011 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13\" Unibody 821-1480-A"
brand: "sunmall"
price: "E£ 1663"
currency: EGP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sunmall"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/37458692-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-compatible-with-2011
store_origin: EG
region: Egypt
---

# SATA interface for fast data transfer Compatible with 2011-2012 MacBook Pro 13" A1278 Anti-static sealed packaging for safe installation Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor Compatible with 2011 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody 821-1480-A

**Brand:** sunmall
**Price:** E£ 1663
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Fix your MacBook’s heartbeat with the cable that brings it back to life!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor Compatible with 2011 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody 821-1480-A by sunmall
- **How much does it cost?** E£ 1663 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.eg](https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/37458692-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-compatible-with-2011)

## Best For

- sunmall enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sunmall brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Reliable OEM Quality:** Feels and works like the original Apple cable, ensuring stable hard drive communication.
- • **Tangle-Free & Durable:** Round, flexible cable design prevents damage and keeps your MacBook running smoothly.
- • **Effortless DIY Upgrade:** Easy to install with marked creases, no need for costly repairs or replacements.
- • **Precision Compatibility:** Tailored for MacBookPro9,2 Mid 2012 models with exact Apple part numbers for perfect fit.
- • **Seamless MacBook Revival:** Replace your faulty cable and say goodbye to boot errors and freezing screens.

## Overview

This Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor is designed specifically for 2011-2012 MacBook Pro 13" A1278 models, restoring hard drive connectivity and resolving common boot issues like flashing folder icons and freezing. Featuring a SATA interface, anti-static packaging, and OEM-level quality, it offers a reliable, easy-to-install solution to extend your MacBook’s lifespan without expensive repairs.

## Description

Please check the pictures and description carefully before bidding. *Color : Black *Condition:New Hard Drive Cable w/ IR Sensor Compatibility: 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-A Package Include: 1 x Hard Drive Cable w/ IR Sensor Something wrong happaned to your macbook laptop, it seems look like: (1)froze suddenly. (2)Internal hard drive disk not recognized, not respond any more. (3)freezes takes long to start up. (4)flashing folder icon on boot. (5)got the flashing question mark folder, a sure sign of death when the computer turned back on. (6)didn't boot up properly and the screen displayed a folder with a question mark! Restarting again did not make the folder with question mark go away. (7)boot to a gray screen or keep freezing when it did boot. (8)A new drive did not solve the problem. Pls feel free to contact with us if you have any questions.

Review: Just what I needed - I have a 2012 laptop and got the dreaded White fold questionable screen. I knew hard drive worked testing on another computer. I could not find the answer. Some were saying it was bad hard drive or motherboard. I researched youtube and saw this guy said he got this cable off desertcart to fix his drive issue. When you normally get a white screen on Macs it's having communication issue from hard drive or hard drive could be bad. Got this, followed the install and it was easy peasy. Worked first time as it booted. Saved me tons of oney. Thanks for making this sata cable still!!
Review: Works and feels like an oem part. - Works fine out of the box. Easy to install if you’re familiar with the delicate nature of apple internal hardware. This one can be confusing as you have to crease the cable in several places during install, but the creases are marked. Just follow the pattern on the cable you are replacing.

## 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N6NEP30 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,956 in Laptop Computer Replacement Parts |
| Brand | SUNMALL |
| Cable Type | SATA |
| Color | 2012 Year(821-1480-a) |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Connector Type | Micro USB |
| Customer Package Type | sealed anti-static bag |
| Date First Available | January 4, 2017 |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.634 ounces |
| Item model number | 821-1480-A |
| Manufacturer | keyboardseller |
| Model Name | 821-1480-A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 22 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 2.36 x 1.97 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Connecting internal hard drive to MacBook Pro logic board |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Tangle Free |
| UPC | 712809995363 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SUNMALL
- **Cable Type:** SATA
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connector Type:** Micro USB
- **Special Feature:** Tangle Free

## Images

![Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor Compatible with 2011 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody 821-1480-A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TFCoMVJgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work if I need part number 923-00975?**
A: I don't know that part number but I can tell you that I have fixed 3 MacBook Pro computers with the Sunmall cables I bought.  It may have been a coincidence but I just substituted the flat cable and the Mac's are up and running.

**Q: Where does this product ship from?**
A: I don't know. It arrived with 2-3 days to our NJ address.

**Q: Does this fit  MacBook Pro 2011 A1278? Heading says yes but description below says something else.**
A: yes ,this is  fit MacBook Pro 2011 A1278

**Q: Why not tell about the warranty?**
A: Not sure why there is no mention about the warranty. The replacement part works perfectly and has done so for the past several months.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I needed
*by S***A on November 12, 2024*

I have a 2012 laptop and got the dreaded White fold questionable screen. I knew hard drive worked testing on another computer. I could not find the answer. Some were saying it was bad hard drive or motherboard. I researched youtube and saw this guy said he got this cable off amazon to fix his drive issue. When you normally get a white screen on Macs it's having communication issue from hard drive or hard drive could be bad. Got this, followed the install and it was easy peasy. Worked first time as it booted. Saved me tons of oney. Thanks for making this sata cable still!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works and feels like an oem part.
*by E***N on September 23, 2021*

Works fine out of the box. Easy to install if you’re familiar with the delicate nature of apple internal hardware. This one can be confusing as you have to crease the cable in several places during install, but the creases are marked. Just follow the pattern on the cable you are replacing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked well, but doesn’t come with IR sensor wire and bracket
*by T***3 on April 12, 2025*

Worked well, but doesn’t come with IR sensor wire and bracket .. however the laptop works well without the IR sensor wire.. there is a way to pull the IR sensor wire from your original cable and attach to the replacement cable, but it is very delicate job, and maybe left to a professional Overall, for $10, I am happy that I don’t have to buy a new laptop!!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*