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Flat orange ribbon cable with connectors at each end

DELL

DELL Inspiron 15 5558 5555 Touchpad Ribbon Cable accessory

SKU CH-RYEH-8MCPC

Genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connecting the touchpad on Inspiron 15 models 5551, 5555, 5558 and 5559

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures reliable touchpad connection
  • Fits Inspiron 15 models 5558, 5555, 5559 and 5551
  • Replaces worn or damaged ribbon cable to restore touchpad function
  • Exact match to original component shown in product image
  • New condition guarantees full performance from installation

Genuine Dell OEM replacement part

This is a genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable designed for the touchpad assembly on Inspiron 15 laptops. It replaces a damaged or worn flex cable to restore full pointing-device function. Compatible models include the 5558, 5555, 5559 and 5551. Buyers who need a different internal connector or a full touchpad module cannot use this cable.

Passive flex circuit with no power draw

The ribbon carries only low-voltage signals between the touchpad and the motherboard, so it adds no heat, noise or power consumption to the system. Installation simply reseats the existing connector ends. No thermal management or external power is involved.

Thin flexible printed circuit with ZIF ends

The cable uses zero-insertion-force connectors at each end, allowing tool-free seating during repair. Its slender profile fits the existing routing channel inside the chassis without interfering with nearby components. Handling care is required to avoid creasing the flexible circuit.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

How is the touchpad ribbon cable installed and which connector orientation is often missed?

The cable plugs into the motherboard ZIF socket and the touchpad board; the step people get wrong is inserting the ribbon with the blue stiffener tab facing the wrong way, which prevents the latch from closing.

What maintenance or replacement will this cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the cable is replaced only if the touchpad becomes intermittent or fails due to physical damage or connector fatigue.

What limit appears first under sustained use?

Repeated flexing at the hinge area can fatigue the conductors, leading to intermittent touchpad response before the insulation or shielding degrades.

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