Apple powerbook g4 12 inch 1 33ghz User Manual
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart - 89 How to Remove a Stuck Disc from the Slot-Load 3. Check the placement of the disc. It is either clamped to the turntable at the center of the disc, or it is wedged under one or more posts at the outer edge of the disc. 4. Holding the edge of the disc, press on the center clamp or hold the posts steady as you remove the disc from the drive. Important: Do not touch any key components located near the disc. 5. Replace the top cover on the drive so that the...
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90 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart Bluetooth Bluetooth Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Memory door and memory card • AirPort Extreme Card, if installed • Keyboard • Top case • Hall effect sensor board and cable • Hard drive
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart - 91 Bluetooth• Modem • DC-to-DC board • Heatsink with fan • Inner frame (with RJ11 board attached) • Logic board • Optical drive Procedure Warning: The subwoofer, located to the left of the Bluetooth board, is a sensitive device. Avoid touching the subwoofer as you perform this procedure. Warning: To avoid excessive pressure on the Bluetooth board, hold the edge of the board in place as you perform this procedure. 1. If tape covers part of the board, hold...
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92 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart Bluetooth 2. Use a black stick to disconnect the 4-pin connector from the board. 3. Holding the Bluetooth cable connector, pull it straight up to disconnect it. 4. Remove the screw from the Bluetooth board. 5. Remove the Bluetooth board from the bottom case. 6. Install the replacement Bluetooth, and reassemble and test the computer.
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart - 93 Subwoofer Subwoofer Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Memory door and memory card • AirPort Extreme Card, if installed • Keyboard • Top case • Hall effect sensor board and cable • Hard drive • Modem • DC-to-DC board
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94 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart Subwoofer • Heatsink with fan • Inner frame (with RJ11 board attached) • Logic board • Optical drive • Bluetooth Procedure Warning: The cone of the subwoofer is a sensitive device. Avoid touching the subwoofer cone as you perform this procedure. Warning: To avoid excessive pressure on the subwoofer, hold the edge of the subwoofer in place as you perform this procedure. 1. Remove the tape that covers the screw. 2. Remove the screw from the subwoofer. 3....
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart - 95 Subwoofer4.Note: The back edge of the subwoofer adheres to the rear panel. Use a black stick to pry open the adhesive seal at the rear panel. Pivot the subwoofer away from the rear panel, and remove the subwoofer from the bottom case. 5. Install the replacement subwoofer, and reassemble and test the computer.
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96 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart Display Module Display Module Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) • Tweezers or needlenose pliers (optional; for routing the AirPort antenna cable) Note: To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). Part Location Preliminary Steps Before...
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart - 97 Display Module• AirPort Extreme Card, if installed • Keyboard • Top case • Hall effect sensor board and cable • Hard drive • Modem • DC-to-DC board • Heatsink with fan • Inner frame (with RJ11 board attached) • Logic board • DC-in board • Optical drive • Bluetooth • Subwoofer Procedure Important: This procedure shows the subwoofer and inner rear panel attached to the display module when it is removed from the bottom case. However, you can remove the...
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98 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33 GHz) Take Apart Display Module 2. Remove the two screws near the display hinge. 3. From the inside of the bottom case, carefully remove the tape from the AirPort antenna cable. Warning: Do not tug on the AirPort antenna cable.