PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz LCD panel upgrade
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Upgrade a 1400x1050 LCD panel.
- Author: martin
- Time required: 2~4 hours
- Difficulty: Very difficult
The original LCD 1024x768 resolution is kinda low. This guide will show you how to fit HV121P01-100 or 101 into PowerBook G4 12".
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Step 4
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The next steps involve the use of plastic opening tools and spudgers which will probably be ruined in the process. Have a few spares of each tool handy.
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Insert a plastic opening tool between the left edge of the front display bezel and the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel, with the edge of the tool angled toward the LCD.
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Rotate the tool away from the LCD to pop the rear bezel off the tabs on the front display bezel.
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Work along the left edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel.
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Freeing these tabs may require some force. Be sure to support the display assembly with your other hand to avoid putting too much strain on the hinges.
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Step 5
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Insert a plastic opening tool between the right edge of the front display bezel and the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel, with the edge of the tool angled toward the LCD.
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Rotate the tool away from the LCD to pop the rear bezel off the tabs on the front display bezel.
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Work along the right edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel.
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Step 6
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Close the display.
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The rear display bezel is still attached to the display via the antenna cables.
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Lift the bottom edge of the rear display bezel up about an inch.
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Slide the rear display bezel forward to release the clips along the top edge of the display.
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Rotate the rear display bezel away from the display and lay it next to the computer.
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