Apple powerbook g4 12 inch 1 5ghz User Manual

 
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 Feet 4.
 
Warning:
 
 GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. Do not 
touch the glue at any time. Before opening the glue, review the safety instructions at 
the end of this document.
 
Important:
 
 The glue tube included in the kit is sealed until first use. Do not bre\
ak the 
seal until you are ready to use the glue. To break the seal, hold the tu\
be upright and 
away from you. Place the hollow nozzle cap on the tube and tighten...

 
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart  Memory Door and Memory Card 
Memory Door and Memory Card 
Tools 
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver 
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) \
 
Part Location
Preliminary Steps 
Before you begin, remove the battery. 
Procedure 
Warning:  
  If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down before 
performing this procedure. 

 
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 Memory Door and Memory Card 1. Place the computer upside down on a soft cloth.
2. Remove the four identical screws from the memory door.
3.  Use a black stick to lift off the memory door.
4. Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge static electricity from your 
body.
5. If a memory card is already installed, release it by spreading apart the tabs in the  expansion slot from the notches in the card. Allow the card to pop up slightly, and...

 
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart  Memory Door and Memory Card
6. Insert the replacement memory card into the expansion slot at a 30-degree angle.
7. Make sure the memory card is fully inserted. Check that the notches in the card clear 
the tabs as you press down on the sides of the card to lock it into place.
8. Install the memory door. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. 
9. Install the battery, and test the computer. 

 
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 AirPort Extreme Card 
AirPort Extreme Card 
Tools 
This procedure requires a black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic 
flat-blade 
tool).  
Part Location
Preliminary Steps 
Before you begin, remove the battery. 

 
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart  AirPort Extreme Card 
Procedure 
Warning:
 
  If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down for 30 
minutes before performing this procedure.
1. Touch a metal surface inside the battery bay to discharge static electricity from your  body.
2. Open the door to the AirPort slot, and note the position of the two clear plastic card  stoppers. 

 
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 AirPort Extreme Card 3. Pry up the two card stoppers.
 
Replacement Note: 
 The card stoppers are held in place with double-stick 
adhesive. As long as the adhesive is still sticky, you can reuse the sto\
ppers. If 
the stoppers are no longer sticky, replace with new stoppers after insta\
lling 
the AirPort Express Card.  

 
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart  AirPort Extreme Card 
Note: 
 The following image shows the relative size of the two card stoppers:   
4. Use a black stick to un-loop the pull tab. 

 
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 AirPort Extreme Card 5. Gently disconnect the AirPort antenna cable.
6. Use the pull tab to pull out the card. 

 
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart  AirPort Extreme Card
7. Slide the replacement AirPort Extreme Card with the serial number facing up into the 
slot, as shown.