--- product_id: 406330977 title: "Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A" brand: "sunmall" price: "HK$219" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Sunmall" url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/406330977-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012-a1278 store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A **Brand:** sunmall **Price:** HK$219 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A by sunmall - **How much does it cost?** HK$219 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/406330977-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012-a1278) ## Best For - sunmall enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sunmall brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Works Fine - its working fine and exactly fits, also works properly for ssd drives. only the delivery took long time 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!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01N6NEP30 | | Best Sellers Rank | #194,698 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #656 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | SUNMALL | | Brand Name | SUNMALL | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | IR | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 268 Reviews | | Item Shape | Round | | Model Number | 821-1480-A | | Net Quantity | 1.0 Count | | Outer Material Type | Other | | Part Number | 821-1480-A | | Shape | Round | | Specification Met | MFI | | 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 for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TFCoMVJgL.jpg) ![Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nbzfx1ZbL.jpg) ![Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vGkzGk4dL.jpg) ![Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714RVphpBfL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Fine *by B***I on 17 January 2026* its working fine and exactly fits, also works properly for ssd drives. only the delivery took long time ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I needed *by S***A on 12 November 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!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fixed Question mark issue on MacBook. *by G***Y on 5 April 2019* Good cable. Isolated cable with electrical tape so this doesn't happen again. Laptop works great now. Shop told user it was a bad hard drive. Not so. ## Frequently Bought Together - SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor Compatible with 2011 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody 821-1480-A - Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) Compatible for Apple DDR3L 1600MHz for Early/Mid/Late Mac Book Pro(2011-2012), iMac(2011-2015), Mac Mini(2011-2012) MAC RAM - SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA SSD 500GB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade PC or Laptop Memory and Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users, MZ-77E500B/AM, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/406330977-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012-a1278](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/406330977-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012-a1278) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*