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Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly

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    1. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    3. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove top left and top right screws.

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    4. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove middle left and middle right screws.

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    5. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Open computer kickstands.

      • Remove screws underneath each kickstand.

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    6. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Lift keyboard from bottom and take out of shell.

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    7. Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 7, image 1 of 3 Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 7, image 2 of 3 Apple Powerbook 520/540 General Disassembly: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • 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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