Apple HARD DRIVE User Manual

073-0596 Rev. B  PowerBook G4 Hard Drive Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instruc

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 10 3. Replace the battery. (Figure 15)Important: Make sure that the battery locks securely into place and that the batte

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 11 5. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected, and restart your computer. Warning: Never turn on

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 2 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

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 3 7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight bottom case screws in the order shown. (Figure 3)Important: To avoid

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 4 9. Pivot the bottom case up as shown. (Figure 5)Figure 5 10. Touch the computer’s inside framework (a dull gray conduct

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 5 Removing the Installed Hard Drive 1. With your fingers, carefully pry up the hard drive flex cable connector (Figure 7A)

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 6 Installing the Replacement Hard Drive Warning: To avoid potential injury, avoid touching or brushing against the thin st

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 7 3. Make sure that the screws (Figure 10A) and rubber stoppers (Figure 10B) are in place on the sides of the replacem

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 8 7. Lift the mounting bracket (Figure 12A) over the battery bay tab and lower it to its original position. Line up the

PowerBook G4 Hard Drive - 9 Closing the Computer 1. To attach the bottom case, align the notches on the right and left sides of the case, then press