Apple 073-0578 User Manual

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PowerBook (FireWire)
073-0578
Keyboard

Replacement Instructions

Be sure to follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void
your warranty.
Replacing the keyboard requires five basic steps:
Turn off the computer.
Open the computer.
Remove the installed keyboard.
Install the replacement keyboard.
Close the computer.
Note:
A video version of the replacement instructions is available at
http://www.info.apple.com/installparts

Tools Required

The only tool required for this procedure is a jeweler’s flat-blade
screwdriver.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Static electricity , a normal and natural phenomenon, builds up on y our body
as you walk around. You experience an electrostatic discharge (ESD) when
you touch an object and feel a spark. ESD can cause damage to the
internal components of your computer. Avoid walking around while
performing this procedure, and follow the instructions carefully when you
are asked to discharge static electricity.
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- PowerBook (FireWire) Keyboard
Removing the Installed Keyboard
To replace the keyboard in your PowerBook, follow these steps:
1 Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
2 Shut down your computer, remove the battery from the expansion bay,
and disconnect the power adapter, modem, and any other cables
connected to the computer.
Warning: Always turn off your computer before opening it to avoid
damaging its internal components.
Warning: The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot.
If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 30 minutes after
shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool
down before continuing.
3 Make sure that the keyboard loc king scre w is not in the loc k ed position.
Your new P owerBook comes with the k eyboard unloc ked, so unless you
or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step.
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