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Apple powerbook g4 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board, Connector cable, Screws

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9Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board.

9Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board.

Connector cable

10With a Torx T-8 screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the hard disk carrier to the mounting bracket and then gently remove the hard disk.

Screws

Working Inside Your Computer

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Apple powerbook g4 manual Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board, Connector cable, Screws

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information for PowerBook G4 computers With Your PowerBook G4Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting Getting StartedApple Computer, Inc 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, IncWhere to Go From Here Contents1 Getting Started 2 Getting to Know Your ComputerTroubleshooting Using Your ComputerSpecifications FireWireStoring Your PowerBook Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationContents ErgonomicsPage Note Your computer may not include the A/C plug Getting StartedPlugging In the Computer Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle Problems Turning the Computer On? Turning the Computer OnFor best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips Moving Items on the Screenm Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad Tips for Using the TrackpadUse the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness Adjusting the Internal DisplayAdjusting the Brightness 12 Chapterm In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip Adjusting the Display ResolutionResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Where to Go From HereWhat to Do When You Are Finished Working Page Getting to Know Your Computer If You Are New to the Mac18 Chapter Basic Features of Your PowerBookPage 20 Chapter Additional Features of Your PowerBookÆ W f Inside Your PowerBook PowerBook turned over22 Chapter Memory slots The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless networkRemovable hard disk AirPort Card24 Chapter About Mac OSTo Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn MoreEmail iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersiCards iDisk3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button 1 Connect to the InternetWhat You Can Do To Get Started28 Chapter Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective3 Select a Sherlock channel 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Sherlock4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button 1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menuSoftware made for Mac Macintosh Products GuideThe Apple Store Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebMac OS Apple Hot NewsApple Support 32 Chapter QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open QuickTime Player 34 Chapter iMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesYour computer comes with iMovie optimized for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 36 Chapter iTunes-Digital Music For Your MacConnect your PowerBook to your stereo system Resize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control StripWhat You Can Do To Get Started38 Chapter Auto Updating-Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edgem In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software Update 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Software UpdateAdjust your Software Update schedule Install new software automatically40 Chapter Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many1 Create a new user 42 Chapter Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh QuestionsUsing Your Computer Using USB Devices Universal Serial Bus USBUSB Devices and Battery Power 44 ChapterUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Using Your ComputerFor More Information on USB FireWire power adapter To eject a PC Card PC Cards1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash 2 Push the PC Card eject button once to release the buttonHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingUsing Your Computer For More Information on AirPortFor More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TInfrared IrDA 52 Chapter External Video Support VGA and S-VideoTo connect an external monitor to your computer To connect a device to the TV out port To remove the battery BatteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery Using Your ComputerCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Charging a BatterySwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep 56 ChapterTo conserve battery power, do one or more of the following DVD-ROM Drive To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these stepsInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Optional CD-RW Drive Using the Standard Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function KeysUsing Your Computer Assigning Programmable Function KeysUsing the Embedded Numeric Keypad For More Information on Keyboard Controls62 Chapter For More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard LockPage Working With Your Operating System Using Classic in Mac OS About Mac OSInformation About Software and Mac OS Restart your computer Switching Between Operating Systems3 Restart your computer Need Help?Working Inside Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryInstalling Additional RAM 2 Flip the computer over and remove the batteryWorking Inside Your Computer 72 Chapter 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot 74 Chapter Working Inside Your Computer 14 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery1 Start up your computer In Mac OSMaking Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory 76 ChapterThe total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, use Apple System Proﬁler. Under Mac OS 9, choose Apple System Proﬁler from the Apple K menu. Under Mac OS X, open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder, and double-click the Apple System Proﬁler application to open it 78 Chapter Removing the Internal Hard DiskWorking Inside Your Computer 6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you 7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below80 Chapter 9 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Connector cableScrews Follow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk 3 Insert the two screws into the two rubber stoppers, and screw them into the left side of the drive. Then make sure that the bottom and left and right sides of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath 84 Chapter 6 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board8 Replace the battery and turn the computer over Optical drive slot 86 ChapterInstalling an AirPort Card 5 Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable 6 Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card88 Chapter Information in This Chapter TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t turn on or start up TroubleshootingRestoring Your Computer Software 2 Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive4 Follow the onscreen instructions Locating Your Product Serial Number Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with a software program If you have problems with your Internet connectionPage Apple System Profiler SpeciﬁcationsPowerBook Specifications m Graphics controller ATI Mobility Radeonm Modem standards K56ﬂex and m Up to thousands of colors 1792 x 1344, 1856 x 1392, and 1920 x An external PAL video device or TV supports the following resolutions Carrying Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Care, Use, and Safety InformationPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions 102 Appendix B ErgonomicsExternal mouse Built-in displayFor more information m Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW Laser on pickup unit when reading a CDLaser on pickup unit when reading a DVD m Wavelength 658 nm m Power out of objective lens 6 mW