The PowerBook 500 Series
introduces a number of
technology and design
innovations to the
PowerBook family of
computers. The series
features a built-in
trackpad, intelligent
batteries, two battery bays,
Figure: PowerBook 520, 520c, 540, and 540c
an optional PCMCIA
expansion module, and four
displays: monochrome and
color FSTN and activematrix displays.
BasicsRepair Strategy - 2
Repair Strategy
Service the PowerBook 500 Series computers through
module exchange and parts replacement. Customers can
request on-site 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.”
BasicsRepair 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.
BasicsRepair 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.
BasicsWarranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 5
Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS
US Only
The PowerBook 500 Series computers 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 500 Series computers 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.”
BasicsRear Panel - 6
Rear Panel
The illustration below shows the location of ports and
connectors on the rear panel of the PowerBook 500 Series.
BasicsPowerBook Screw Matrix - 7
PowerBook Screw Matrix
Nine different types of screws are used in the PowerBook
500 Series. All are Torx screws and require either a T-8
or T-6 Torx screwdriver.
Note:
The legend for the screws follows on the next page.
BasicsPowerBook Screw Matrix - 8
Legend for PowerBook 500 Series Screws
1Feet
2Hard drive, keyboard, bottom case (middle front),
display assembly, floppy drive, daughterboard EMI
shield (top edge), inside edge of top case, right side panel
3Display bezel, display, clutch, DAA
4Trackpad cable and actuator, daughterboard EMI shield
(sides), motherboard standoff
5Rear panel
6Hard drive bracket
7Inverter board, interconnect board
8Bottom case (front corners), left side panel
9Floppy drive bracket
BasicsPowerBook Cable Matrix - 9
PowerBook Cable Matrix
For a matrix of cables that work with specific models of the
PowerBook family of computers, refer to the PowerBook
Cable Matrix in the Hardware/Compatibility Charts tab.
BasicsPCMCIA Module Handling - 10
PCMCIA Module Handling
The PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association) expansion module is an option for
the PowerBook 500 Series. The module inserts into the
computer’s second (left) battery bay and has two slots that
accept a variety of third-party PCMCIA cards.
There are three types of PCMCIA cards: Type I (3 mm),
Type II (5 mm), and Type III (10 mm). Type I and Type II
cards fit in either the upper or lower slot of the expansion
module. Type III cards fit in the lower slot and take up both
slots.
The following are guidelines for properly handling the
PCMCIA expansion module:
• Do not insert or remove the PCMCIA expansion module
while the computer is on or in Sleep mode. if you do, the
BasicsPCMCIA Module Handling - 11
computer will shut down and all RAM contents will be
lost.
• Eject the PCMCIA module using the lever at the front of
the module; eject a PCMCIA card using the PCMCIA Eject
control panel or the PCMCIA Quick Eject module in the
computer’s Control Strip.
• Keep the protective cap that comes with the module and
place it back on the module when it is not in use.
• Do not open the module or insert anything other than a
PCMCIA card into the card slots.
• Keep the module in a safe place, away from small objects
that might fall into it.
• Before ejecting a PCMCIA card, make sure nothing is
blocking the card’s slot. To immediately reinsert the
card, pull it out an inch more and then push it back in.
• Use only cards that are compatible with the PCMCIA
expansion module. Refer to the compatibility
information that came with the card.
BasicsBattery Information - 12
Battery Information
The PowerBook 500 Series computers include one or two
nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries. Each battery
provides power for up to 3.5 hours of work time, depending
on the battery conservation features employed. A smart
processor included in each battery pack indicates the
battery’s charge status.
For instructions on how to verify the battery voltage, see
the Additional Procedures chapter of this manual.
For additional information on PowerBook batteries,
voltages, ampere hours, and part numbers, see the
PowerBook Battery Matrix in Hardware/Compatibility
Charts.
BasicsBattery Information - 13
Battery Handling
±
Warning:
undamaged, dead batteries to Apple for recycling—do not
discard dead batteries with other waste. If the battery is
damaged, do not return it to Apple. Dispose of damaged
batteries according to local ordinances. Review batteryhandling and disposal instructions in the Safety document
(path: Bulletins/Safety).
The following are guidelines for properly handling the
PowerBook 500 Series battery:
• Handle the battery carefully. Do not drop, puncture,
disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate it.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Do not leave a battery in the computer for longer than a
week without plugging in the power adapter.
• Do not leave the battery in hot locations (such as the
NiMH batteries contain toxic materials. Send
BasicsBattery Information - 14
trunk of a car).
• Keep the battery in a cool, dark place; do not store it for
longer than 6 months without recharging.
• If you are using one battery: completely discharge and
then recharge the battery once every 90 days.
• If you are using two batteries: swap the left and right
batteries every month.
• Fully charge a replacement battery before using it; Apple
ships batteries in a partially charged state.
K
Service Source
Specifications
PowerBook 500 Series
SpecificationsIntroduction - 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."
SpecificationsProcessor - 2
Processor
PB 520/520c
PB 540/540c
Addressing
Motorola 68LC040 microprocessor
50/25 MHz
Motorola 68LC040 microprocessor
66/33 MHz
32-bit internal registers
32-bit address bus
32-bit data bus
SpecificationsMemory - 3
Memory
RAM
ROM
PRAM
VRAM
Clock/Calendar
4 MB RAM installed on the daughterboard
Expandable to 12 MB with 8 MB Apple RAM expansion card
Expandable to 36 MB with third-party RAM expansion card
2 MB
256 bytes of parameter memory
512K of static video display memory
CMOS custom chip with long-life lithium battery
SpecificationsDisk Storage - 4
Disk Storage
Floppy Drive
Hard Drive
15 mm high, internal, 1.4 MB Apple SuperDrive
2.5 in. hard drives (160 MB, 240 MB, and 320 MB capacities)
SpecificationsI/O Interfaces - 5
I/O Interfaces
SCSI
Apple Desktop Bus
Serial
Sound
HDI-30 SCSI port with 1.5 MB/sec. transfer rate
Supports up to six external SCSI devices
Connect SCSI device to computer with HDI-30 SCSI system cable.
Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
200 mA maximum current draw for all ADB devices
RS-422 serial port; mini DIN-8 connector
Stereo sound-in port
Stereo sound-out headphone jack; standard 3.5 mm stereo
miniplugs
SpecificationsI/O Interfaces - 6
Video
Ethernet
Processor-Direct Slot
Power Adapter
Modem
Security
Micro DV-14 video-out port; 8 bit, 256 color video output
Supports most Macintosh, VGA, and SVGA monitors
High-speed Ethernet port; Apple AUI connector
90-pin processor-direct slot (PDS) for PDS devices or optional
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
(PCMCIA) adapter/PCMCIA expansion module (allows use of
two Type II or one Type III PCMCIA-type card)
Power adapter port
Slot for optional internal modem
Slot for third-party security equipment
SpecificationsI/O Devices - 7
I/O Devices
Keyboard
Trackpad
Microphone
Built-in keyboard with 12 function keys
76 keys domestic, 77 keys ISO
Two-level tilt adjustment
Solid-state trackpad
Electret, omnidirectional
Output voltage of 4 mV, peak to peak
SpecificationsSound and Video - 8
Sound and Video
Sound Generator
PB 520 Video
Display
PB 520c Video
Display
PB 540 Video
Display
Apple sound chip provides 16-bit sound capable of driving stereo
headphones or other stereo equipment through the sound jack
9.5-in. (24 cm) diagonal screen
Backlit, active-matrix color display; 640 x 400 pixels at
thousands of colors; 640 x 480 pixels at 256 colors
SpecificationsElectrical - 10
Electrical
Main Battery
Power Adapter
One or two nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries
Up to 3.5 hours of usage per battery before recharging
Recharge time: 2 hours in shut down or sleep mode, 4 hours while
computer is running
110–240 VAC line voltage
40 W, 50–60 Hz
SpecificationsPhysical - 11
Physical
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
PB 520/520c
PB 540/540c
2.25 in. (5.7 cm)
11.5 in. (29.2 cm)
9.65 in. (24.5 cm)
6.4 lb. (2.9 kg) with one battery
7.3 lb. (3.3 kg) with two batteries
SpecificationsEnvironmental - 12
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Operating Altitude
Storage Altitude
50–104°F (10–40°C)
-13 to 140°F (-25 to 60°C)
20–80% noncondensing
0–10,000 ft. (0–3048 m)
0–15,000 ft. (0–4572 m)
SpecificationsOther - 13
Other
Internal Modem
SCSI Adapter
PCMCIA Module
Sends and receives data at 19.2 bps; sends and receives faxes at
14.4 bps
Enables connection between PowerBook computer and desktop
Macintosh (PowerBook appears as a hard drive on the desktop)
Enables use of two Type I or II PCMCIA cards or one Type III card
Loading...
+ 150 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.