Apple POWERBOOK G4 12 INCH AIRPORT EXTREME CARD Replacement Instructions

 PowerBook G4 (12-inch)

AirPort Extreme Card

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: During this procedure, keep small parts away from children.

Tools Required

The following tools are required for this procedure:

• Coin

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool)

Opening the Computer

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 five minutes before continuing.

3. Unplug all cables from the computer.

4. Turn over the computer, and use a coin to release the battery lock.

5. Lift the battery out of the battery bay.

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6. Touch a metal surface inside the battery bay to discharge static electricity built up on
your body.

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Important:

inside of the battery bay before you touch any parts or install any components inside
the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk
around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer.

Figure 2

To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the

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