--- product_id: 1730479 title: "Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13" brand: "ronsit" price: "2750 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ronsit" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1730479-ronsit-hdd-hard-drvie-cable-821-1480-a-fit-macbook store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # High-speed SATA data transfer Perfect fit for MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2012 100% new, reliable connection Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 **Brand:** ronsit **Price:** 2750 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Don’t let a faulty cable slow your MacBook down—upgrade and dominate your workflow! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 by ronsit - **How much does it cost?** 2750 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1730479-ronsit-hdd-hard-drvie-cable-821-1480-a-fit-macbook) ## Best For - ronsit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ronsit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **DIY Fix in 30 Minutes:** Save time and money—easy installation means no Apple Store wait or expensive repairs. - • **Future-Proof Your Mac:** Avoid the dreaded flashing folder of doom and keep your MacBook running like new. - • **Plug & Play Reliability:** 100% brand new cable ensures stable data transfer and eliminates boot errors. - • **Precision Compatibility:** Specifically engineered for MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (MD101LL/A, MD102LL/A) models. - • **Upgrade-Ready Performance:** Replace your failing cable to unlock SSD speeds and flawless MacBook Pro operation. ## Overview The Ronsit HDD Hard Drive Cable 821-1480-A is a brand-new, high-speed SATA replacement cable designed exclusively for the 2012 MacBook Pro 13" A1278 models (MD101LL/A, MD102LL/A). It resolves common cable failures that cause boot issues, slow performance, and sleep problems, enabling seamless SSD or HDD upgrades with a quick, reliable fix trusted by thousands of users. ## Description Features: - Package: 1 x HDD Hard Drvie Cable - Product Name: Pro 13" A1278 2012 HDD Hard Drive Cable - New 100% - Part Number: 821-1480-A - Compatible with MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2012 -Compatible Model Number : MD101LL/A,MD102LL/A - Compatible Subfamily : MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.5 13" Mid-2012 MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" Mid-2012 Review: If you plan to upgrade / replace your HD or SSD, replace this cable first - I have a mid-2012 13" MacBook Pro, and this is the second time I've had to replace my SATA hard drive cable. While this particular model of MBP is very reliable overall, it suffers from a well-known defect in that the bottom case pushes against the cable and eventually causes it to fail. As others have recommended, replace this cable if you're going to upgrade or replace your internal drive. Also, if you think your HD or SSD may be failing, replace this cable first. The first time I had to replace the cable was when I upgraded from a 500 MB HD to a 1 TB HD, and the second time was when I upgraded to a 2 TB SSD. In both cases, I could not format or erase the new drive until I replaced the cable. Here's what to watch for: (1) You cannot erase or re-format your new HD or SSD when it is installed inside your MBP, but you can erase / reformat the drive when it is placed in an external USB enclosure. (2) A fresh install of MacOS fails with the new HD / SSD when the drive is installed internally, but not when the drive is installed in a USB enclosure. (3) You observe long boot-up times, intermittent spinning beach balls when doing simple things such as opening Safari, Microsoft Office, etc., or occasional crashes for no good reason. (4) Sleep becomes unreliable. The laptop doesn't go to sleep when you close the lid, or doesn't wake up when the lid is opened (because the sleep sensor is connected by the SATA cable). One last item to mention: the new App Translocation security feature on MacOS Sierra caused both Carbon Copy Cloner and Time Machine restore to fail when I tried to upgrade to my new Samsung 850 EVO 2 TB SSD. Sierra behaved as if the software had been transferred to a "new" computer, and prevented numerous background programs from running or starting up correctly. My ultimate solution was the following: (1) Create a bootable USB installer for MacOS Sierra using the free Disk Creator utility from MacDaddy with an 8 GB USB flash drive. (2) Remove your old HD or SSD from your laptop and place it in an external USB enclosure (very cheap, many enclosures available from desertcart), after performing a Time Machine backup. (3) Install the new SATA cable and new HD / SSD in your MBP, insert the USB installer flash drive, and install a fresh copy of MacOS. (4) When the installer asks if you want to transfer data from another source, attach the USB enclosure containing your old HD / SSD. Once it mounts, you can tell the installer to select the old drive and transfer your applications and user data. Review: Buy this! dont go to the apple store - If you have a flashing folder with a question mark when you boot a 2012ish macbook pro then this is the cable you need. Only takes about 30 minutes to fix. I would recommend upgrading your hard drive to an SSD and upgrading RAM while you're at it, its very easy and will make your computer run faster than it did new. I don't know if I just have terrible luck or if I got a bad apple or what but I've had this cable failure has happen to me the week before finals every year since I started college and I am now a senior. The time that I need it the most and then all I get is a blinking folder ? The first two years the macbook pro was under warranty and I got it fixed at the apple store (after about 5-7 business days AKA after my finals). After the warranty ran out and it happened again during my junior year right before finals and I looked on youtube and found this cable and it worked perfectly. Now it happened a few weeks ago the week before finals and I instantly ordered this cable and got it fixed quick. ## Features - New 100% - NEW HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Compatible with MacBook Pro Unibody 13 - Part Number: 821-1480-A - Compatible Model: MacBook Pro 13 - Compatible Model Number : MD101LL/A,MD102LL/A - Compatible Subfamily : - MacBook Pro ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00GJQCJWG | | Best Sellers Rank | #547 in SATA Cables #1,883 in Laptop Computer Replacement Parts | | Brand | Ronsit | | Brand Name | Ronsit | | Cable Type | USB | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2012 (MD101LL/A, MD102LL/A) | | Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Connector Type | Micro USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,603 Reviews | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Weight | 22.68 g | | Manufacturer | HDD Hard Drvie Cable | | Maximum Voltage | 5 volts_of_direct_current | | Model | FBA_HDD-A1278-(1)-3006 | | Model Name | FBA_HDD-A1278-(1)-3006 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pins | 7 | | Other Special Features of the Product | High Speed | | Outer Material | Plastic/Rubber | | Part Number | FBA_HDD-A1278-(1)-3006 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Connecting and data transfer for MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2012, specifically models MD101LL/A and MD102LL/A | | Special Feature | High Speed | | UPC | 520355227834 702373906834 711707186101 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ronsit - **Cable Type:** USB - **Compatible Devices:** MacBook Pro 13" A1278 2012 (MD101LL/A, MD102LL/A) - **Connector Type:** Micro USB - **Special Feature:** High Speed ## Images ![Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rLulZl4UL.jpg) ![Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WoKoy2xiL.jpg) ![Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i2EVt4bRL.jpg) ![Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I1ixUgt-L.jpg) ![Ronsit HDD Hard Drvie Cable 821-1480-A Fit MacBook Pro Unibody 13 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Uq7REjQAL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: will this work with ssd drive?** A: There is no such thing as an SSD cable. Any cable that works with a 2.5" SATA hard drive will also work with a 2.5" SSD. Including the one that's already in your MacBook, assuming it's working. **Q: Will this cord work with an ssd drive?** A: Yes, I have a 128GB SSD connected in my macbook pro 13. However, might recommend getting this cable off of ebay, there you can an OEM one brand new, for about $20. The one I got from amazon (likely the same seller) appeared used and was bent/damaged in a couple places and died after 9 months. My ebay-bought one has lasted almost a year and a half. **Q: Help! i have a 821-1480-a... mfc: 2203.02.... will this work?** A: yup this is it, there are a couple different numbers. 821-1480-a is apples internal parts number. **Q: Could you please provide the warranty information? The provided warranty link doesn't work.** A: I didn't receive any warranty information in the packaging. However, there is a security label on the cable, which they state not to remove otherwise you will not be able to return or get a refund. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you plan to upgrade / replace your HD or SSD, replace this cable first *by T***N on December 31, 2016* I have a mid-2012 13" MacBook Pro, and this is the second time I've had to replace my SATA hard drive cable. While this particular model of MBP is very reliable overall, it suffers from a well-known defect in that the bottom case pushes against the cable and eventually causes it to fail. As others have recommended, replace this cable if you're going to upgrade or replace your internal drive. Also, if you think your HD or SSD may be failing, replace this cable first. The first time I had to replace the cable was when I upgraded from a 500 MB HD to a 1 TB HD, and the second time was when I upgraded to a 2 TB SSD. In both cases, I could not format or erase the new drive until I replaced the cable. Here's what to watch for: (1) You cannot erase or re-format your new HD or SSD when it is installed inside your MBP, but you can erase / reformat the drive when it is placed in an external USB enclosure. (2) A fresh install of MacOS fails with the new HD / SSD when the drive is installed internally, but not when the drive is installed in a USB enclosure. (3) You observe long boot-up times, intermittent spinning beach balls when doing simple things such as opening Safari, Microsoft Office, etc., or occasional crashes for no good reason. (4) Sleep becomes unreliable. The laptop doesn't go to sleep when you close the lid, or doesn't wake up when the lid is opened (because the sleep sensor is connected by the SATA cable). One last item to mention: the new App Translocation security feature on MacOS Sierra caused both Carbon Copy Cloner and Time Machine restore to fail when I tried to upgrade to my new Samsung 850 EVO 2 TB SSD. Sierra behaved as if the software had been transferred to a "new" computer, and prevented numerous background programs from running or starting up correctly. My ultimate solution was the following: (1) Create a bootable USB installer for MacOS Sierra using the free Disk Creator utility from MacDaddy with an 8 GB USB flash drive. (2) Remove your old HD or SSD from your laptop and place it in an external USB enclosure (very cheap, many enclosures available from Amazon), after performing a Time Machine backup. (3) Install the new SATA cable and new HD / SSD in your MBP, insert the USB installer flash drive, and install a fresh copy of MacOS. (4) When the installer asks if you want to transfer data from another source, attach the USB enclosure containing your old HD / SSD. Once it mounts, you can tell the installer to select the old drive and transfer your applications and user data. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy this! dont go to the apple store *by J***B on January 15, 2019* If you have a flashing folder with a question mark when you boot a 2012ish macbook pro then this is the cable you need. Only takes about 30 minutes to fix. I would recommend upgrading your hard drive to an SSD and upgrading RAM while you're at it, its very easy and will make your computer run faster than it did new. I don't know if I just have terrible luck or if I got a bad apple or what but I've had this cable failure has happen to me the week before finals every year since I started college and I am now a senior. The time that I need it the most and then all I get is a blinking folder ? The first two years the macbook pro was under warranty and I got it fixed at the apple store (after about 5-7 business days AKA after my finals). After the warranty ran out and it happened again during my junior year right before finals and I looked on youtube and found this cable and it worked perfectly. Now it happened a few weeks ago the week before finals and I instantly ordered this cable and got it fixed quick. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Replacement Cable for MacBook Pro! *by M***E on January 1, 2025* The Ronsit HDD Hard Drive Cable is an excellent replacement for my MacBook Pro A1278 2012. It fit perfectly, and the installation was straightforward. The cable works flawlessly, connecting my hard drive without any issues. It’s a great, affordable solution for anyone needing to replace their hard drive cable. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a reliable replacement part for your MacBook Pro! --- ## 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.is/products/1730479-ronsit-hdd-hard-drvie-cable-821-1480-a-fit-macbook](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1730479-ronsit-hdd-hard-drvie-cable-821-1480-a-fit-macbook) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*