Apple PowerBook G3 Service Source

Top Case Assembly Procedures for removing parts from the top case assembly are detailed on the following pages. ...

• Do not insert anything other than a PC Card into the card slots. • The computer must be on or off in order to eject a PC Card. When the computer is in sleep mode, a PC Card cannot be ejected. • Before you eject a card, make sure nothing is blocking the card’s slot. • If you want to use the card again immediately, pull it out about an inch more, wait eight seconds, and then push it back in. If you don’t follow this procedure and try to push the card back in to use it again, the card will not engage properly. • Do not pull on a PC Card before it has b ...

Therefore, verify proper installation by pressing on the microprocessor board connector a second time to make sure the board is fully seated. Verify Parts Before Placing Orders The PowerBook G3 Series computers offer build-to-order features. For this reason, it is mandatory that you either see the part you are replacing, or use diagnostics to identify the part, before you place a parts order. Misidentification of parts may occur if this step is not performed first. Exchange Parts Like for Like Unless directed otherwise in the Service Parts Database, exchange parts lik ...

Battery Information The PowerBook G3 Series uses Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries that charge whenever the external AC adapter is connected. LiIon batteries have battery level indicator lights that tell whether the battery is fully charged, three-fourths charged, one-half charged, one-fourth charged, or empty. If the battery lights blink, there is a problem with the battery. To check the battery charge, press the status button located next to the status lights. Battery Handling Guidelines Warning: LiIon batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown ...

6 Tilt the display screen up and lift the bezel from the bottom to separate the two halves of the display. Caution: Separating the two halves from the bezel top could cause the holding hooks along the top edge to break. ...