I actually got mine back, found massaging it with a soft toothbrush finally made it work. They should put blinking lights around that part of the take-apart. So when you do this, pull to the LEFT, not UP, and you should be okay.
Another thing to try: make sure you’re not putting the cable in upside down. It can easily go in but won’t work. Reverse it and see if it doens’t magically works for you.
Boy, DO NOT disrespect that cable. My BT went out and then when I played with it too much my airport went out. Was scared, but pushing it gently around got it working. Don't pull UP on this cable at all, pull to the left.