Introduction
Tripped over your power cord? At least you don't have to replace the entire logic board.
What you need
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Locate the battery release tab on the underside of the G4.
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Slide the battery release tab to the left and lift the battery out of the computer.
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Remove the seven T8 Torx screws from the lower case.
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Using your thumbs, slide the lower case toward the front of the computer.
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The lower case may stick in the front on a tab just above the center of the optical drive. Be careful as you work the case off, or you may break the thin strip of plastic just above the drive.
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Lift the lower case off.
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Disconnect the large DC-In connector from the right side of the logic board.
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Lift the DC-In board out of the computer by pulling up and away from you.
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If there is a fan present, rotate the DC-In board slightly clockwise before easing it out at a slight angle in order to clear the fan clamp on top of it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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