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PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly

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  1. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Preparation: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the PowerBook Duo 230 on a clean table and prepare a Torx T8 screwdriver.

  2. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Push in the button as far as it will go.

    • Press and hold the button then simultaneously slide the battery cover to the left.

    • For greater security, you can now remove the battery.

  3. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Torx Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Loosen the 2 Torx screws.

    • The screws are the same.

  4. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Removal: step 4, image 1 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Removal: step 4, image 2 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Removal: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Turn your PowerBook over and open it.

    • Now you have to lift up the keyboard. Lift the keyboard by the upper part.

  5. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Connector: step 5, image 1 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Connector: step 5, image 2 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Connector: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the keyboard from the Logicboard.

    • Now you need to move the small levers in every corner up. Be careful, small parts can break easily!

    • Gently pull out the flex cable.

Conclusion

Follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.

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