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Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board

Introduction

Tripped over your power cord? At least you don't have to replace the entire logic board.

What you need

  1. Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery release tab on the underside of the G4.

    • Slide the battery release tab to the left and lift the battery out of the computer.

  2. Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board, Lower Case: step 2, image 1 of 2 Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board, Lower Case: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the seven T8 Torx screws from the lower case.

    • Using your thumbs, slide the lower case toward the front of the computer.

    • 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.

    • Lift the lower case off.

  4. Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board, DC-In Board: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the large DC-In connector from the right side of the logic board.

  5. Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two T6 Torx screws from the DC-In board.

  6. Installing PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI DC-In Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the DC-In board out of the computer by pulling up and away from you.

    • If you don't have a 667 MHz computer, there is a fan in this location which makes it a bit difficult to remove the DC-In board.

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