Installing PowerBook G3 Lombard Inverter

Add Note Introduction

The inverter powers the LCD backlight and is not a difficult part to replace.

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Add Note Step 1 — Keyboard

  • Turn the computer so that the ports are facing you.

  • If the keyboard is locked, open the port cover and turn the keyboard locking screw until the keyboard is unlocked.

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Add Note Step 2

  • Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.

  • Make sure you have removed the laptop battery and CD/DVD module from the expansion bays before proceeding.

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Add Note Step 3

  • Lift the keyboard out by pulling it up and away from you. Rest the keyboard, face down, on top of the trackpad.

  • In order to replace the keyboard, you must first remove the modem.

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