This manual includes
complete repair procedures
for the PowerBook 160,
PowerBook 165, and
PowerBook 180..
Figure: PowerBook 160, 165, 180
BasicsDisplay Compatibility Matrix - 2
Display Compatibility Matrix
Active Matrix
PB 180
661-0748
Inverter922-0024922-0025
Display Cable630-6273922-0820
Inverter Cable936-0106936-0106
Important
displays—an active matrix and an FSTN display. Each of
these displays requires a compatible inverter and display
cable; the inverters, display cables, and displays are not
interchangeable. Before ordering one of these parts, refer to
the display matrix shown above.
: PowerBook 160/165/180 family includes two
FSTN, Rev. A
PB 160/165
661-0745
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Specifications
PowerBook 160/165/180
SpecificationsProcessor - 1
Processor
160 CPU
165 CPU
180 CPU
Coprocessor (180
Only)
Motorola 68030 microprocessor
25 MHz
Motorola 68030 microprocessor
33 MHz
Motorola 68030 microprocessor
33 MHz
Motorola 68882 floating-point math coprocessor
33 MHz
SpecificationsProcessor - 2
Addressing
32-bit internal registers
32-bit address bus
32-bit data bus
SpecificationsMemory - 3
Memory
RAM
ROM
PRAM
VRAM
Clock/Calendar
4 MB pseudostatic RAM (PSRAM) installed on the daughterboard
Expandable to 8 MB with 4 MB expansion card
Expandable to 14 MB with third-party PSRAM expansion cards
1 MB
256 bytes of parameter memory
128K of static video display memory
CMOS custom chip with long-life lithium battery
SpecificationsDisk Storage - 4
Disk Storage
Floppy Drive
Hard Drive
19 mm high, internal, 1.4 MB Apple SuperDrive
2.5 in. hard drives (many capacities)
SpecificationsI/O Interfaces - 5
I/O Interfaces
Floppy Drive
SCSI
Apple Desktop Bus
DB-19 serial port for connecting external floppy drives
HDI-30 SCSI port with 1.5 MB/sec. transfer rate
Supports up to five external SCSI devices
Does not provide termination power
Connect SCSI device to computer with HDI-30 SCSI system cable.
Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port (maximum of three ADB devices is
recommended)
200 mA maximum current draw for all ADB devices
SpecificationsI/O Interfaces - 6
Serial
Sound
Video
Power Adapter
Security
Modem
Two RS-422 serial ports; mini DIN-8 connectors
Monaural sound-in port
Stereo sound-out headphone jack, which plays CD audio tracks in
stereo and computer-generated sounds in mono
Video-out port; 8 bit, 256 color video support
Supports Macintosh monitors up to 16-in. color and VGA monitors
Power adapter port
Slot for third-party security equipment
Slot for optional internal modem
SpecificationsI/O Devices - 7
I/O Devices
Keyboard
Trackball
Microphone
Built-in keyboard with standard Macintosh layout
63 keys domestic; 64 keys ISO
Two-level tilt adjustment
30 mm diameter, dual button
ADB interface
Electret, omnidirectional
Output voltage of 4 mV, peak to peak
SpecificationsSound and Video - 8
Sound and Video
Sound Generator
160/165 Video
Display
180 Video Display
Apple sound chip provides 8-bit sound capable of driving stereo
headphones or other stereo equipment through the sound jack
8-bit sound input, sampled at 11 or 22 kHz
crystal display
CCFL on-demand backlight
16 shades of gray; 640 by 400 pixels
10 in. (254 mm) diagonal screen
Flat-panel, active-matrix liquid crystal display
CCFL on-demand backlight
16 shades of gray; 640 by 400 pixels
SpecificationsElectrical - 9
Electrical
Main Battery
PRAM Battery
Power Adapter
Nickel cadmium (NiCad), 2.5 Ah
Provides 2-3 hours of usage before recharging
Recharge time: 3 hours
500 power cycles capacity
3 V lithium
110–220 VAC line voltage
17 W, 50–60 Hz
US, Japanese, United Kingdom, Australian, and European versions
SpecificationsPhysical - 10
Physical
Dimensions
Weight
Height: 2.25 in. (5.7 cm)
Width: 11.25 in. (28.6 cm)
Depth: 9.3 in. (23.6 cm)
6.8 lb. (3.1 kg) with battery
SpecificationsEnvironmental - 11
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Altitude
Operational Altitude
50–104° F (10-40° C)
-13 to 140° F (-25 to 60° C)
20–80% noncondensing
0–15,000 ft. (0–4722 m)
0–10,000 ft. (0–3048 m)
SpecificationsOther - 12
Other
Fax/Data Modem
Internal 2400-baud modem with fax send at 9600 baud (includes
fax send software)
300/1200/2400 bps transmission rates
Serial binary and asynchronous protocols
Error correction and data compression: MNP 4, 5 and V.42,
V.42bis
SpecificationsOther - 13
Express Modem
SCSI Adapter
Internal 14,400-baud modem with fax send/receive at 9600
baud
300-14,400 bps data transmission rates
2400/4800/7200/9600 bps transmission rates
Full duplex operation; asynchronous or framed modes
Error correction: V.42 compliance (MNP 2-4)
Data compression: V.42bis (4 to 1 compression) and MNP-5 (2
to 1 compression)
Requires 300K of system RAM
Enables connection between PowerBook computer and desktop
Macintosh (PowerBook appears as a hard drive on the desktop
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Troubleshooting
PowerBook 160/165/180
TroubleshootingGeneral/ - 1
General
The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you
diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures
are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try
the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to
exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.
(Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module
before you proceed to the next cure.)
If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts
do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product
family.
For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.
TroubleshootingPower Manager Reset/ - 2
Power Manager Reset
Reset the power manager if
• The battery and power adapter are proven good, but the
computer will not power on.
• The computer will not reset after a system crash.
To reset the power manager in a PowerBook 160/165/180
1Remove the AC adapter and the battery.
2Let the unit sit without power hooked up for 3–5 minutes.
3Reinstall the battery and, if necessary, reconnect the AC
adapter.
4Turn on the computer.
TroubleshootingPower Manager Reset/ - 3
If this does not reset the power manager,
5Remove the AC adapter and the battery.
6Let the unit sit without power hooked up for 3–5 minutes.
7Using two paper clips, simultaneously hold down the reset
and interrupt buttons for 5–10 seconds.
8Reinstall the battery and, if necessary, reconnect the AC
1Restart computer.
2Connect power adapter and restart computer in 3-4 minutes.
3Try known–good, charged main battery.
4Check all interconnect board, daughterboard, and
motherboard connections.
5Reset the power manager.
6Replace keyboard.
7Replace interconnect board.
8Replace daughterboard.
9Replace motherboard.
TroubleshootingSymptom Charts/Power - 7
Power
After you remove
main battery, some
Control Panel
settings are different
Power adapter is
plugged in, but
battery DA does not
indicate charger is
connected
1This is normal for fully charged battery.
2Check battery charger connection.
3Try known-good, charged main battery.
4Try known-good power adapter.
5Check battery thermistor cable connection.
6Replace motherboard.
TroubleshootingSymptom Charts/Power - 8
Power
Low-power warning
appears
Computer runs when
plugged into wall
outlet but not on
battery power;
battery voltage is
within tolerance
1Recharge battery or attach power adapter.
2Verify that peripherals are low-power.
3Remove external devices or connect power adapter.
4Try known-good, charged main battery.
5Try known-good power adapter.
6Replace motherboard.
1Reseat battery to make sure it is mating with contacts on
motherboard.
2If motherboard includes removable fuse, replace fuse.
3Replace motherboard.
4Return computer to Apple.
TroubleshootingSymptom Charts/Video - 9
Video
Pixel is always whitePowerBook 180
If there are more than five voids (pixels that are always white),
or two or more voids within one inch of each other, replace
display (CPRC/international repairers only) or return computer
to Apple.
PowerBooks 160 and 165
Replace display.
Pixel is always blackPowerBook 180
Replace display (CPRC/international repairers only) or return
computer to Apple.
PowerBooks 160 and 165
Replace display.
TroubleshootingSymptom Charts/Video - 10
Video
Row or partial row of
pixels never comes
on (white line)
PowerBook 160/165
1Check cables.
2Replace display cable.
3Replace display. If PowerBook has serial number below
FC247xxxxxx or CK247xxxxxx, replace both display and
daughterboard. (Do not replace Rev. B daughterboard.)
4Replace interconnect board.