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Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly

Introduction

In order to obtain access to the internal components you must first follow this step by step general disassembly guide. This will be a first stop in installing a new component that is enclosed by the outer shell.

What you need

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    • Turn computer over.

    • Remove battery expansion cover and battery.

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  2. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • With monitor hinge at the bottom, remove the two top center screws.

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    • Remove top left and top right screws.

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    • Remove middle left and middle right screws.

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    • Open computer kickstands.

    • Remove screws underneath each kickstand.

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    • Lift keyboard from bottom and take out of shell.

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    • Lift the white ribbon clamps securing the keyboard ribbon cables to the motherboard. You can do this using a plastic opening tool.

    • Removing both ribbon cables from the motherboard will leave the clamps like so.

    • From here you can access the logic board, hard drive, and floppy drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Apple Service Source: PowerBook 500 Series

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