--- product_id: 406330977 title: "SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A" brand: "sunmall" price: "£29.17" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/406330977-sunmall-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A **Brand:** sunmall **Price:** £29.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A by sunmall - **How much does it cost?** £29.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/406330977-sunmall-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012) ## 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 SUNMALL Replacement Hard Drive Cable with IR Sensor for 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13 Unibody 821-1480-A ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | SUNMALL | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Shape | Round | | Net Quantity | 1.0 count | | Connectivity Technology | IR | | Specification Met | MFI | | Outer Material | Other | | UPC | 712809995363 | | Item Height | 1.97 Inches | | Item Width | 2.36 Inches | | Standing screen display size | 13 Inches | | Product Dimensions | 10.01 x 5.99 x 5 cm; 18 g | | Item model number | 821-1480-A | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Item Weight | 18 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SUNMALL - **Cable Type:** SATA - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Connector Type:** Micro USB - **Special Feature:** Tangle Free ## Images ![SUNMALL 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) ![SUNMALL 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) ![SUNMALL 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) ![SUNMALL 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fit great. Works so far *by L***O on Reviewed in the United States on 9 October 2023* Fit great. Working so far. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fixed Question mark issue on MacBook. *by G*** on Reviewed in Canada 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money *by E***T on Reviewed in Australia on 22 March 2019* Strong cable ## 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.co.uk/products/406330977-sunmall-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/406330977-sunmall-replacement-hard-drive-cable-with-ir-sensor-for-2012) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*