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PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement

Introduction

If your display is broken or damaged you will need to replace the entire display.

What you need

  1. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Close the screen and turn the PowerBook over, orienting the computer upside down, using the label to guide you.

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  2. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Hold the button on the front left side and slide the battery out.

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  3. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With a Torx T8 screwdriver, remove the three Torx 24mm screws along the center of the back panel.

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  4. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the computer over and open the display. You should see that the keyboard is loose.

    • Before attempting to remove the keyboard, note that a ribbon cable connects the keyboard to the logic board. Improper removal may damage your keyboard.

    • Slightly lift the front of the keyboard up, and slide the keyboard towards yourself.

    • Carefully lift the top half of the keyboard and pull it towards yourself.

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  5. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the ribbon cables connecting the keyboard to the computer by using a plastic opening tool to lift the tabs on either side of the cable port.

    • Gently remove the ribbons from its tabs.

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  7. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, RAM: step 6, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, RAM: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently wiggle the RAM card to loosen the connection until it pulls free.

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  8. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, Speaker Panel: step 7, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, Speaker Panel: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the wires from the port.

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  9. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 7mm screw connecting the speaker panel to the computer.

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  10. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • To detach the speaker panel's ribbon cable, use a plastic opening tool to lift the tabs on both sides of the cable port.

    • Once loose, pull the ribbon cable free.

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  11. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the lighting/audio panel from it's bottom corners and pull the panel towards yourself.

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  12. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement, Display: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the panels on either side by gently but firmly pulling up on them with both hands.

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  13. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull up on the ribbon cable connection that connects the screen to the logic board.

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  14. PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 PowerBook 3400 M3553 Display Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • The two T8 13 mm torx screws hold the display screen in place. Be sure to remove the screws while supporting the screen or else it will fall.

    • Remove the two T8 13 mm long torx screws on either side of the display, located under the side panels.

    • Gently pull the display free of the computer.

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Conclusion

To replace the display, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

Note that the side panels should be placed back BEFORE the audio panel.

Stanislav Ambartsumov - Reply

right, also I often had problems with placing the audio panel back into its place, it's three little plastic noses just didnt want to fit back into its notches of the back.

Jamba - Reply

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