T60 Fingerprint Reader

I recently began having a problem with my T60 fingerprint reader. It started saying to reconnect the fingerprint reader. I removed the memory panel just below the keyboard to investigate and found that the tiny white plastic clip that holds the ribbon-cable in contact with the reader was broken. One of the barbs had broken off and it was no longer making contact unless I put an unreasonable amount of pressure on the top of the reader.
My question is, what is this part called and how can I replace it?
I have looked around the Internet and through various Electronics/Technology stores with no luck.
Thank you in advance.

a3gill, welcome to the forum,
you are probably better replacing the complete Palm Rest.
You will be able to find the correct FRU (part) number for your model in the Hardware Maintainance Manual. You should be able to order it direct from IBM or another source such as Fleabay.
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