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Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The battery compartment is located in the front-right side of the laptop.

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  2. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • To insert the battery, gently slide it into the compartment until it clicks in place.

    • To remove, slide the button highlighted in the red rectangle to the right to release the battery and slide it from the compartment.

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  3. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With the laptop upside down and with the battery removed, use a Torx #9 screw driver to remove the three .84 in. screws shown.

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  4. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully pull up on the front of the keyboard to pop it out from the case.

    • Then slide the back out so the keyboard becomes nearly free.

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    • Disconnect the ribbon that is connecting the keyboard to the rest of the computer.

    • Pull the keyboard out and repair or replace as needed.

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    • Remove the front plastic panel of the laptop by carefully lifting it up.

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  8. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • With a Torx #9 screwdriver, remove the three .30 in. screws that hold the metal frame in place.

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    • Remove the metal chasis that holds the hard drive.

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  10. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • In order to remove the hard drive, remove the four .22 in. screws circled in red found on both sides of the metal chassis with a Torx #9 screwdriver.

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  11. Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the hard drive out.

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Conclusion

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

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