Apple 165, 160 User Manual
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PowerBook 160/165/180
Series
PowerBook 160, PowerBook 165,
PowerBook 180
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Basics
PowerBook 160/165/180
Basics Overview - 1
Overview
This manual includes
complete repair procedures
for the PowerBook 160,
PowerBook 165, and
PowerBook 180.
Figure: PowerBook 160, 165, 180
Basics Repair Strategy - 2
Repair Strategy
Service the PowerBook 160, 165, and 180 through module
exchange and parts replacement. Customers can request onsite service from an Apple Authorized Service Provider Plus
(AASP+) Apple Assurance (US only), or request a courier
through the Apple Canada Technical Answerline (Canada
only). They can also choose carry-in service from an AASP.
Ordering
Apple Service Providers planning to support the computer
systems covered in this manual may purchase Service
modules and parts to develop servicing capability. To order
parts, use the AppleOrder (US only) or ARIS (Canada only)
system and refer to “Service Price Pages.”
Basics Repair Strategy - 3
Large businesses, universities, and K-12 accounts must
provide a purchase order on all transactions, including
orders placed through the AppleOrder (US only) or ARIS
(Canada only) system.
USA Ordering
US Service Providers not enrolled in AppleOrder may fax
their orders to Service Provider Support (512-908-
8125) or mail them to
Apple Computer, Inc.
Service Provider Support
MS 212-SPS
Austin, TX 78714-9125
For US inquiries, please call Service Provider Support at
800-919-2775 and select option #1.
Basics Repair Strategy - 4
Canadian Ordering
Canadian Service Providers not enrolled in ARIS may fax
their orders to Service Provider Support in Canada
(1-800-903-5284). For Canadian inquiries, please call
Service Provider Support at 905-513-5782 and select
option #3.
Basics Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 5
Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS
US Only
The PowerBook 160, 165, and 180 are covered under the
Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. The AppleCare Service
Plan is also available for these products. Service Providers
are reimbursed for warranty and AppleCare repairs made to
these computers. For pricing information, refer to “Service
Price Pages.”
Canada Only
The PowerBook 160, 165, and 180 are covered under
first-year AppleCare. The Extended AppleCare Service Plan
is also available for these products. Service Providers are
reimbursed for first-year warranty and Extended
AppleCare repairs made to these computers. For pricing
information, refer to “Service Price Pages.”
Basics Display Compatibility Matrix - 6
Display Compatibility Matrix
Active Matrix
PB 180
661-0748
Inverter 922-0024 922-0025
Display Cable 630-6273 922-0820
Inverter Cable 936-0106 936-0106
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
Specifications Introduction - 1
Introduction
You can also find specifications information for this product in the
Spec Database, which you can access in one of three ways:
— Launch it directly by double-clicking the Apple Spec Database
runtime alias at the top level of the Main Service Source CD.
— Select "Apple Spec Database" from the Service Source drop-
down main menu.
— Click the Acrobat toolbar icon for the database, which is near
the right end of the toolbar with the letters "SP."
Specifications Processor - 2
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
Specifications Processor - 3
Addressing
32-bit internal registers
32-bit address bus
32-bit data bus
Specifications Memory - 4
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
Specifications Disk Storage - 5
Disk Storage
Floppy Drive
Hard Drive
19 mm high, internal, 1.4 MB Apple SuperDrive
2.5 in. hard drives (many capacities)
Specifications I/O Interfaces - 6
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
Specifications I/O Interfaces - 7
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
Specifications I/O Devices - 8
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
Specifications Sound and Video - 9
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
10 in. (254 mm) diagonal screen
Flat-panel, film-compensated supertwist nematic (FSTN) liquid
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
Specifications Electrical - 10
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
Specifications Physical - 11
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
Specifications Environmental - 12
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)
Specifications Other - 13
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
Specifications Other - 14
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
Troubleshooting General/ - 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.
Troubleshooting General/ - 2
If this does not reset the power manager,
1 Remove the AC adapter and the battery.
2 Let the unit sit without power hooked up for 3–5 minutes.
3 Using two paper clips, simultaneously hold down the reset
and interrupt buttons for 5–10 seconds.
4 Reinstall the battery and, if necessary, reconnect the AC
adapter.
5 Turn on the computer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Startup - 3
Symptom Charts
Startup
RAM failure occurs
(eight-tone error
chord sequence sounds
after startup chord)
Hardware failure
occurs (four-tone
error chord sequence
sounds after startup
chord)
1 Reseat PSRAM expansion card and check connection.
2 Replace PSRAM expansion card.
3 Replace daughterboard.
4 Replace motherboard.
1 Disconnect hard drive data cable and restart computer. If
startup sequence is normal, reconnect cable and retest.
2 Replace hard drive.
3 Disconnect floppy drive cable and restart computer. If
startup sequence is normal, reconnect cable and retest.
4 Replace floppy drive.
5 Replace motherboard.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Startup - 4
Startup
Screen displays
checkerboard pattern;
no startup chime
1 Reseat RAM expansion card.
2 Replace RAM expansion card.
3 Replace daughterboard.
4 Reseat display cable.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Power - 5
Power
Screen is blank;
computer doesn’t
respond
1 Restart computer.
2 Connect power adapter and restart computer in 3-4 minutes.
3 Try known–good, charged main battery.
4 Check all interconnect board, daughterboard, and
motherboard connections.
5 Reset the power manager.
6 Replace keyboard.
7 Replace interconnect board.
8 Replace daughterboard.
9 Replace motherboard.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Power - 6
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
1 Check cables.
2 Replace interconnect board.
3 Replace daughterboard.
4 Replace motherboard.
1 This is normal for fully charged battery.
2 Check battery charger connection.
3 Try known-good, charged main battery.
4 Try known-good power adapter.
5 Check battery thermistor cable connection.
6 Replace motherboard.
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