Where Can I Buy good Macbook Inductors/Coils? I have broken one :(

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  • matheus30
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    • Apr 2016
    • 24
    • spain

    #1

    Where Can I Buy good Macbook Inductors/Coils? I have broken one :(

    When I took it out it broke, and I want to get the same one or one of good quality.
    Where can I buy it? On AliExpress they do not indicate the maximum amperages, and on Mouser or TME.EU it is impossible to search without having the exact reference.

    Inductor needed:
    It is the PP5V_G3S Coil of an A2159, 820-01598 (L7670)
    On the front it says: 1R5

    and in the schematic:

    1.5UH - 20% - 12.5A - 0.017Ohm
    PIMB062D-SM
    152S00268

    Can someone tell me where to buy it?

    Thank you so much.​
  • mon2
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    • Dec 2019
    • 14076
    • Canada

    #2
    Some details of the original:

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    Still looking but you require a 7*7*2.4mm (height) inductor that can support 12.5A or more. Some good brands include Bourns and others. Even Cyntec is a good one to use here. So far, in this physical size, the peak current ratings are lower. This may be still ok since this power rail is not consuming such high currents but for a safety marging, higher the better.

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    • matheus30
      Member
      • Apr 2016
      • 24
      • spain

      #3

      I'm looking for online stores, preferably in Europe or Aliexpress, and at the moment I'm not having any luck.
      Here I have a list:
      https://www.digipart.com/part/PIMB062D-6R8MS
      but they are very large wholesalers that I don't think they will sell me 5 or 10 units.
      IF you find a better known equivalent, please tell me.

      Thanks for your time​

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      • mon2
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        • Dec 2019
        • 14076
        • Canada

        #4
        Note that the original board demands a 1R5 = 1.5uH inductance. The digipart search is with a 6R8 = 6.8uH inductance (not the proper replacement).

        Found a suitable match:

        HCMA0703-1R5-R Coiltronics / Eaton | Mouser Canada
        * change the currency to suit your locale

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        • matheus30
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          • Apr 2016
          • 24
          • spain

          #5
          I will buy the parts this week and tell you if it works, thanks for everything.

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          • vincelx
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            • Mar 2020
            • 7
            • Portugal

            #6
            Worst case you can buy the same dead motherboard from Aliexpress, for a coil it should be ok (maybe expensive for just one coil, but components can be reused on other boards later)
            https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...Cquery_from%3A

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            • mon2
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              • Dec 2019
              • 14076
              • Canada

              #7
              Personally would suggest to just purchase the inductor. Otherwise, if you really want a donor board, you could probably source a more complete unit on Ebay and perhaps local to you. Look around for 'locked boards' or 'parts only' marked ads. Will check Aliexpress to see if there are options for this inductor. The linked board on Aliexpress is quite expensive.

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              • mon2
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                • Dec 2019
                • 14076
                • Canada

                #8
                10PCS 0420 0520 0530 0630 1/1.5/2.2/3.3/4.7/6.8/10/15/22uh Molding Power Choke Coil SMD Power Integrated Inductors (aliexpress.com)

                0630 = 7 * 7 mm inductor. Order 1.5uH.

                But confirm the peak current of the inductor before placing the order.

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                • matheus30
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                  • Apr 2016
                  • 24
                  • spain

                  #9
                  Originally posted by vincelx
                  Worst case you can buy the same dead motherboard from Aliexpress, for a coil it should be ok (maybe expensive for just one coil, but components can be reused on other boards later)
                  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...Cquery_from%3A
                  Be careful with this, I have seen comments that the board has arrived EMPTY, without any components

                  I will buy the MOSER one, taking advantage of the fact that I buy things regularly.

                  A lot of Thanks! Really!

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