Taking Apart the PowerBook G4

At each stage of the Take Apart procedure, we'll let you know if there are special notes and information; otherwise, we proceed from component to component, from the outside in.

Servicing a PowerBook requires a deft touch since it is comprised of many small, expensive components arranged carefully in a compact form factor. As such, always exercise care, and do not exert too much pressure when disassembling a PowerBook.

Battery

Whenever you open a PowerBook G4—whether to install memory or remove a faulty component—the first step is to remove the battery.

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Place the computer on a clean, flat surface.
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Shut down the computer and wait 30 minutes before continuing.

NOTE

Warning: Always shut down the computer before ...

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