Apple powerbook firewire User Manual
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Apple Service Source PowerBook (FireWire) 1 Take Apart General Tools Use the following tools for procedures in this chapter: ¥ 5 mm nut driver ¥ #8 Torx screwdriver (T-8) ¥ #1 Phillips screwdriver ¥ flat-head jewelerÕs screwdriver (for keyboard lock) ¥ flat-blade nylon or plastic tool (spudger) ¥ dental pick or hook tool (to open flex connectors) ¥ razor blade or X-Acto knife (to remove screw covers)
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Cables PowerBook (FireWire) 2 Take Apart Cables Follow these guidelines when working with cables: ¥ Ensure all cables are routed exactly when reassembling. Use all grooves and/or protrusions to align cabling. If the cable is improperly routed, you may not be able to reassemble the computer, or once reassembled, the computer may fail to function. ¥ Check that all cables are properly aligned in the connectors and that the connections are tight. ¥ Handle flex cables carefully. Using excessive...
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Expansion Bay Modules Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 3 Procedures Expansion Bay Modules Before you begin, unplug the AC adapter. Important: You must remove all modules (batteries and drives) in the expansion bays before performing any Take Apart procedure.
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Expansion Bay Modules Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 41 . Open the display to a 90-degree angle to prevent the computer from tipping over when the expansion bay modules are removed. Note: If you open the display all the way, support the underside of the screen with a book or other flat object. 2. Pull the expansion bay eject arm toward you to eject the module. 3 . Slide the module out of the expansion bay.
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Keyboard Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 5 Keyboard Before you begin, remove the following: ¥ AC adapter ¥ expansion bay modules Note: You do not need to disconnect and remove the keyboard completely to gain access to the hard drive, SDRAM DIMMs, backup battery, and some other modules. 1. Unlock the keyboard if it is locked. Locate the locking screw in the LED to the left of the F5 key and turn the screw counter- clockwise.
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Keyboard Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 62. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys until the top portion of the keyboard pops up. 3. Lift the top of the keyboard up and pull it away from you to disengage the five tabs holding the keyboard in place. Important: Do not lift the keyboard by the keycaps. Keycaps are not replaceable. Replacement Note: Check that the far right tab on the keyboard is in the slot and not protruding into the...
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Keyboard Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 74. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on top of the palm rests and trackpad. 5 . Grasp the keyboard cable as close as possible to the connector and pull up to disconnect the keyboard from the I/O logic board. Rock the cable carefully if additional leverage is needed. Replacement Note: Position the cable over the connector and pull the keyboard slightly to the right so the cable is not bent. Hold the cable as close as possible to the...
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Microprocessor EMI Shield Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 8 Microprocessor EMI Shield Before you begin, remove the following: ¥ AC adapter ¥ expansion bay modules ¥ keyboard 1 . Remove the two shield mounting screws. 2 . Release the latch on the left side of the shield, and lift the shield out of the computer.
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AirPort Card Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 9 AirPort Card Before you begin, remove the following: ¥ AC adapter ¥ expansion bay modules ¥ keyboard ¥ microprocessor EMI shield Important: If no AirPort Card is present, park the antenna cable connector in the plastic holder next to the modem. This keeps the cable connector from moving around and possibly shorting the system. 1. If an AirPort card is installed, lift up on the AirPort Card tab and raise the card slightly, then...
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Microprocessor Board and Heat Exchanger Take Apart PowerBook (FireWire) 10 Microprocessor Board and Heat Exchanger Before you begin, remove the following: ¥ AC adapter ¥ expansion bay modules ¥ keyboard ¥ microprocessor EMI shield 1 . Disconnect the backup battery from the I/O logic board. Note: To remove the backup battery, pull it firmly to the left and out of its holder. Caution: There is danger of explosion if the lithium backup battery is not replaced properly. Verify that the...