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    Can 12 pin touchpad used instead of 6 pin of the same ribbon model?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by asdryh, Sep 6, 2012.

  1. asdryh

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    I bought from an auction site a touchpad ribbon, that was listed as 6 pin but the seller sent 12 pin instead. Can the 12 pin version of the same model ribbon be used instead of the 6 pin? Will it fit - if it fits what harm or inefficiency can be done?