Trackpad/KB Ribbon Cable Clip NEEDED

I recently upgraded my 17" 1.33 GHz PB hard drive from 80 GB to 120 GB. In the process, I cracked the plastic retaining clip that holds the trackpad/KB ribbon cable in its connector on the logic board. The cable is fine, but the little 10 cent plastic clip needs to be replaced.
I have not been able to find this part anywhere, and I can't believe that I am the first person to break it (it's pretty flimsy). Apple support was beyond unsympathetic and downright rude when I called to try to buy it from them.
Does anyone know of a source for this part? the alternative of several hundred dollars for a new top case is out of the question.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Both these places offer out of warranty parts and repair for Powerbooks:
http://www.dttservice.com/
http://www.powerbookresq.com/
You might want to call them to see if you can get just the part.

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In my opinion it will be problematic to find such small parts in IT shops.
I can just recommend you to contact nearest authorized Toshiba service provider.
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2. Mount it in an external firewire enclosure which can be bought separately (driveless).
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Replacing a DVD drive and using ifixit to reassemble the unit; the PB 1.67 Ghz wont turn on--nothing.
After 3 days of troubleshooting I finally found that pressing the keyboard ribbon cable to the logic board very firmly while pressing the power button starts it.
Nothing else works. When I release the pressure the PB works fine after start however the power switch doesnt work again (for an emergency manual shutdown or to boot the PB again). Tape doesnt work.
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MaheshGupta wrote:
I want ribbon cable for my compaq presario V6000 laptop: cable code is: AWM E118077 2896 80C VW-1 POWER RIBBON CABLE.
where to get it from?
Please help as i am unable to find this on online sites ,all are from USA,China etc.
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