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Flat beige ribbon cable with gold connectors for Dell XPS 9500 touchpad

DELL

DELL XPS 9500 Touchpad Ribbon Cable N3M89

SKU CH-CMGB-C8R5P

Genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connects the touchpad on XPS 15 9500 laptops

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit for XPS 9500
  • Connects the touchpad assembly to the mainboard
  • Part number N3M89 matches Dell service documentation
  • Alternate part numbers FDQ50 and NBX0002LA00 cross-reference compatible replacements

Genuine Dell OEM Touchpad Ribbon Cable for XPS 9500

This genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connects the touchpad assembly inside the XPS 15 (9500) laptop. It carries the Dell part number N3M89 and is also referenced as FDQ50 and NBX0002LA00. The part is designed solely for that model and restores the touchpad connection when the original cable is damaged or missing. Buyers who need a cable for a different Dell series or a non-touchpad internal connection cannot use this part.

Passive Flex Cable — No Active Thermals

As a passive flex circuit the cable generates no heat and produces no audible noise during normal operation. It draws no power of its own and simply carries low-voltage signals between the touchpad and the mainboard. Installation requires opening the laptop chassis, so builders uncomfortable with internal disassembly should seek professional fitting. No additional cooling or power provision is needed for the cable itself.

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

How is the N3M89 ribbon cable installed in the XPS 9500, and what step is often done incorrectly?

Disconnect the battery, remove the bottom cover, unplug the old cable from the touchpad and motherboard ZIF connectors, then insert the new cable with the gold contacts facing the correct direction before locking the latch.

What future maintenance or replacement might the N3M89 touchpad cable require?

The cable may need replacement if the touchpad becomes unresponsive, registers phantom clicks, or the ribbon tears during a later repair; no periodic maintenance is required.

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