Apple Hard Drive - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Figure 1
- Page 3 – Figure 3; case and then pivot it forward to remove.; Figure 4
- Page 4 – Figure 5; discharge any static electricity, as shown.; Figure 6
- Page 5 – Removing the Installed Hard Drive; Figure 7
- Page 6 – Installing the Replacement Hard Drive; damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer.
- Page 9 – Closing the Computer
- Page 11 – PowerBook G4 Hard Drive -; missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.; Restore the data from your backup to the new drive.
073-0596 Rev. B
PowerBook G4
Hard Drive
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: Sharp edges can exist inside your computer and on any parts being
removed or installed. Use caution to avoid injury.
During this procedure, keep small parts away from children.
Tools Required
• Soft towel or cloth, larger than the PowerBook
• Phillips screwdriver, size 1
• Torx T8 screwdriver (provided with hard drive)
Backing Up Your Data
Warning: Before replacing your hard drive, make sure you back up all data on the
drive.
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.
To access the hard drive, you must first remove the battery and bottom case.
1.
Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
2.
Shut down your computer and wait thirty minutes before continuing.
3.
Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.
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Summary
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 display area of the PowerBook when you flip it over to remove the battery and bottom case. Make sure it covers an area large enough for your PowerBook a...
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 damaging the case, be careful that the screwdriver tip does not slip out of the screw head during removal. Figure 3 Note: In the following two steps you...
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 conductive composite material) to discharge any static electricity, as shown. (Figure 6) Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground your...
