Installing PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Logic Board

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If one of the ports on the back goes bad, you'll have to remove all the parts and replace the logic board.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Keyboard  ¶ 

  • Remove both expansion bay modules using the levers on the front of the computer.

  • Insert your index fingers inside the expansion bays and search for the two ribbed tabs on the underside of the upper case. The tabs are located near the bottom corners of the keyboard.

  • Pull the tabs toward yourself and the keyboard will pop up.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Pull the keyboard forward to disengage the tabs holding it in back and rotate it toward you.

  • Rest the keyboard on the trackpad.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • This is a diagram of the ribbon clamp connectors you will disconnect in the next step.

  • 1) With your fingernails, grasp the locking bar on either side and pull up a small amount (about 1/16" or 2 mm).

  • 2) After disengaging the locking bar, slide the cable out of the connector.

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