Apple PowerBook 190 series Installation Guide

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10 PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997)Introduction to PowerBook 3400/G3 InstallationThis chapter details the procedure for installing an MCE hard d

PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) 11larger than 4GB installed cannot be used in SCSI Disk Mode. Onecan use this PowerBook with an internal drive

12 PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997)Step 5: To remove the floppy/CD-ROM drive assembly withoutdamaging it, turn the unit upsidedown as shown. S

PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) 13Step 8: Gently rotate the top of the keyboard (the end closest to thedisplay) toward you, laying it face dow

Backup BatteryConnectorBackupBatteryClutchCoverClutchCover!LatchPalm Rest Tab14 PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997)Step 12: Rotate the top of the

PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) 15Step 15: Referring to the latch noted on the previous diagram, use asmall flat-blade screwdriver to gently p

16 PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997)Tip: There are two items that the bracket protects - the harddrive and the power supply board underneath the

PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) 17Caution: Note that the ribbon cable connector does not attach tothe “Group B” pins in the diagram below. Th

18 PowerBook G3 (1998)Introduction to PowerBook G3 (1998) InstallationThis chapter details the procedure for installing an MCE hard driveupgrade kit i

PowerBook G3 (1998) 19Installation ChecklistIn addition to the new hard drive, the following items should also befound in this PowerBook hard drive up

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20 PowerBook G3 (1998)Step 6: Slide the keyboardabout a half inch toward thefront of the computer until thefive metal tabs on the back ofthe keyboard

PowerBook G3 (1998) 21Step 9: Locate the originalinternal hard drive in the upperright corner of the system baseunit.Step 10: Using the T8 Torxscrew

22 PowerBook G3 (1998)Step 13: Remove the hard drive-to-logic board connector boardfrom the hard drive.Step 14: Remove the four screwswhich hold the

PowerBook G3 (1999) 23Introduction to PowerBook G3 (1999) InstallationThis chapter details the procedure for installing an MCE hard driveupgrade kit i

24 PowerBook G3 (1999)Installation ChecklistIn addition to the new hard drive, the following items should also befound in this PowerBook hard drive up

PowerBook G3 (1999) 25Step 6: Push the keyboardrelease tabs towards the front ofthe PowerBook and gently lift sothat the keyboard pops up fromthat en

26 PowerBook G3 (1999)Step 10: Lift the plastic flap upto bring the end of the hard driveout of its compartment.Step 11: Grasp the hard drivebracket

PowerBook G3 (1999) 27Step 14: Carefully remove theribbon cable connector from thehard drive.Caution: Note that the ribbon cable connector does nota

28 PowerBook G3 (2000)Introduction to PowerBook 2000 InstallationThis chapter details the procedure for installing an MCE hard driveupgrade kit into a

PowerBook G3 (2000) 29Installation ChecklistIn addition to the new hard drive, the following items should also befound in the PowerBook hard drive upg

Installation Guide 3IntroductionThank you for purchasing a new MCE hard drive upgrade solutionfor your PowerBook! We’re sure that your new high-capac

30 PowerBook G3 (2000)Step 6: Push the keyboard release tabstowards the front of the PowerBook andgently lift so that the keyboard pops upfrom that e

grommets/screwsPowerBook G3 (2000) 31Step 11: Disconnect the harddrive ribbon connector from thelogic board.Step 12: Lift up the hard drivepull tab

!32 PowerBook G3 (2000)Step 16: Carefully remove theribbon cable connector from thehard drive.Caution: Note that the ribbon cable connector does not

Troubleshooting 33TroubleshootingThis section offers general advice on common issues which arise during andafter the installation of an MCE PowerBook

34 TroubleshootingPowerBook now starts up, a software conflict is causing the condition.Determine which system components are conflicting and disable

Troubleshooting 35• If the drive is spinning, do the following:- Boot from either a bootable CD or a bootable external drive and launchthe most recent

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4 Installation GuideWarranty InformationThis is your Mac Components Engineered (MCE) three year limitedwarranty. The original purchaser (Purchaser) m

MCE Hard Drive Upgrade Installation Guide 5Continued use or possession of a product after expiration of its warrantyperiod shall be conclusive evidenc

6 PowerBook 1400Introduction to PowerBook 1400 InstallationThis chapter details the procedure for installing an MCE hard driveupgrade kit into a Power

PowerBook 1400 7Installation ChecklistIn addition to the new hard drive, the following items should also befound in this PowerBook hard drive upgrade

CableMetal Frame8 PowerBook 1400Step 5: To move the keyboard, graspthe metal frame at the top of thekeyboard and gently pull the key-board up. Witho

PowerBook 1400 9Step 8: Remove the four screwsfrom the shield. Pull the hard driveout from the shield. Note: Theoriginal hard drive may have had a