Apple POWERBOOK G4 073-0600 User Manual

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PowerBook G4 / PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)

Bottom Case

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Note:

Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at

http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.

Warning: Sharp edges can exist inside your computer and on any parts being
removed or installed. Use caution to avoid injury. Keep small parts away from
children.

Tools Required

• Soft towel or cloth, larger than the PowerBook

• PowerBook G4: #1 Phillips screwdriver

• PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet):Torx T8 screwdriver (provided with bottom case)

Removing the Bottom Case

Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its
internal components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the
internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before
continuing.

1. Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.

2. Shut down your computer and wait thirty minutes before continuing.

3. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.

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4. Place a towel or soft cloth on a table in front of you.

(Figure 1A)

The towel or cloth will protect the keyboard and display area of the PowerBook when
you flip it over to remove the battery and bottom case. Make sure it covers an area
large enough for your PowerBook and that it hangs over the edge of the table.

5. With the display open at an angle greater than 90 degrees, carefully flip the
Pow erBook o v er and la y it flat, fully on the tab le . Make sure the display hangs o v er the
edge of the table and rests lightly on your lap.

(Figure 1B)

Important:

Do not open the display farther than the angle shown.

Figure 1

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6. Remove the battery by sliding the battery latch to the left. Mak e sure to return the latch
fully to the right.

(Figure 2)

Removing the battery will prevent you from accidentally turning on the computer.

Warning: Removing the battery before shutting down your computer may
result in data loss.

Figure 2

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7. Using the appropriate screwdriver, remove the eight bottom case screws in the order
shown in the illustration.

(Figure 3)

Important:

To avoid damaging the case, be careful that the screwdriver tip does not

slip out of the screw head during removal.

Figure 3

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Note:

The following three steps explain how to remove the bottom case by disengaging it

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at the left and right sides and then carefully pivoting it forward.

Important:

During this procedure, do not push on the rubber feet of the bottom case.

8. Place your hands on the bottom case as shown

until the left side releases.

Figure 4

(Figure 4)

and push away from you

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