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General Information Overview Some key features that distinguish this computer from earlier PowerBook models include: • New aluminum alloy enclosure • Built-in Bluetooth • Built-in FireWire 800 port • Supports USB 2.0 • Uses double-data rate (DDR) memory • Optional AirPort Extreme card • Optional fiber optic backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors • New battery pack General Information PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 1
General Information Overview Some key features that distinguish this computer from earlier PowerBook models include: • New aluminum alloy enclosure • Built-in Bluetooth • Built-in FireWire 800 port • Supports USB 2.0 • Uses double-data rate (DDR) memory • Optional AirPort Extreme card • Optional fiber optic backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors • New battery pack General Information PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 1
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...stick tape • Kapton® tape (922-1731) • Voltmeter (for troubleshooting) • Small low-power magnet (for troubleshooting) • Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for the take apart procedures. • ESD wrist strap and mat • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver (... spread the tabs apart when installing memory cards. • The AirPort Extreme card is not compatible with this computer. There are a few critical differences: • Important: The top case removal has two critical removal steps: - PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart General Information...
...stick tape • Kapton® tape (922-1731) • Voltmeter (for troubleshooting) • Small low-power magnet (for troubleshooting) • Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for the take apart procedures. • ESD wrist strap and mat • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver (... spread the tabs apart when installing memory cards. • The AirPort Extreme card is not compatible with this computer. There are a few critical differences: • Important: The top case removal has two critical removal steps: - PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart General Information...
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PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. 16 -
PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. 16 -
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AirPort Extreme Card PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 17 Use a black stick to open the AirPort Extreme Card door. 2. Pull outward on the slot to pull out the card's clear plastic pull tab, tucked underneath. Procedure 1.
AirPort Extreme Card PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 17 Use a black stick to open the AirPort Extreme Card door. 2. Pull outward on the slot to pull out the card's clear plastic pull tab, tucked underneath. Procedure 1.
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Use the pull tab to pull out the card. 18 - PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Gently disconnect the AirPort Extreme antenna cable. 4. 3.
Use the pull tab to pull out the card. 18 - PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Gently disconnect the AirPort Extreme antenna cable. 4. 3.
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Push the card into the slot, as shown. 6. 5. AirPort Extreme Card PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 19 Slide the replacement AirPort Extreme Card into the slot until fully seated.
Push the card into the slot, as shown. 6. 5. AirPort Extreme Card PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 19 Slide the replacement AirPort Extreme Card into the slot until fully seated.
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PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Connect the end of the antenna cable to the card. 8. Loop the clear plastic tab down around the antenna cable and tuck it into the slot under the card so that it secures the cable. 20 - 7.
PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Connect the end of the antenna cable to the card. 8. Loop the clear plastic tab down around the antenna cable and tuck it into the slot under the card so that it secures the cable. 20 - 7.
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Close the AirPort door, reassemble and test the computer. AirPort Extreme Card PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 21 9.
Close the AirPort door, reassemble and test the computer. AirPort Extreme Card PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 21 9.
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AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • #1 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • AirPort Extreme card • PC card cage 94 - PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable
AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • #1 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • AirPort Extreme card • PC card cage 94 - PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable
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Notice the routing of the antenna cable jumper and remove. If not replacing, transfer to the replacement cage. 96 - 3. PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable Remove four screws and lift out the AirPort Extreme card cage. 4.
Notice the routing of the antenna cable jumper and remove. If not replacing, transfer to the replacement cage. 96 - 3. PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable Remove four screws and lift out the AirPort Extreme card cage. 4.
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Replacement Note: Make sure the AirPort Extreme card cage door is closed . Reassemble the computer. 7. Install the replacement AirPort Extreme card cage. Use Apple System Profiler to check that the AirPort Extreme card is working. 5. Testing the computer should include inserting an AirPort Extreme card to check that it can be fully inserted and the door closed before installing. 6. AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 97 Test that the AirPort Extreme card is recognized.
Replacement Note: Make sure the AirPort Extreme card cage door is closed . Reassemble the computer. 7. Install the replacement AirPort Extreme card cage. Use Apple System Profiler to check that the AirPort Extreme card is working. 5. Testing the computer should include inserting an AirPort Extreme card to check that it can be fully inserted and the door closed before installing. 6. AirPort Extreme Slot & Flex Cable PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 97 Test that the AirPort Extreme card is recognized.
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Bottom Case Assembly Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Optical drive • Modem • AirPort Extreme card cage and flex cable • DC-in board • Bluetooth board Bottom Case Assembly PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 113
Bottom Case Assembly Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Optical drive • Modem • AirPort Extreme card cage and flex cable • DC-in board • Bluetooth board Bottom Case Assembly PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Take Apart - 113
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..., it is likely that run across them. Cable or Flex Cable Name AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna assembly (in display housing to diversity board) AirPort Extreme antenna cable extension (to AirPort card cage) AirPort Extreme Flex (to logic board) Ambient Light Sensor (Left) cable Bluetooth ...blower Hard drive control, data, and power High voltage for backlight Display backlight control AirPort radio signal Bluetooth radio signal Power to keyboard backlight LEDs Keyboard data and status lines Video data to display panel General Information PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Troubleshooting - 1
..., it is likely that run across them. Cable or Flex Cable Name AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna assembly (in display housing to diversity board) AirPort Extreme antenna cable extension (to AirPort card cage) AirPort Extreme Flex (to logic board) Ambient Light Sensor (Left) cable Bluetooth ...blower Hard drive control, data, and power High voltage for backlight Display backlight control AirPort radio signal Bluetooth radio signal Power to keyboard backlight LEDs Keyboard data and status lines Video data to display panel General Information PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Troubleshooting - 1
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...power manager will also need to start the computer by 65W in board. Disconnect keyboard completely. Remove AirPort Extreme Card. 11. If it starts, shut it down the computer and restart. 7. PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Troubleshooting Hardware Symptom Charts Startup The computer will not power on (no blower ...it does, hold power button down for six seconds to the LEDs on the battery. Restart with 65W power adapter). Connect a known-good Apple 65W Portable Power Adapter (661-3048) and power cord or plug to the logic board, if power button is securely connected. 12. Try...
...power manager will also need to start the computer by 65W in board. Disconnect keyboard completely. Remove AirPort Extreme Card. 11. If it starts, shut it down the computer and restart. 7. PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Troubleshooting Hardware Symptom Charts Startup The computer will not power on (no blower ...it does, hold power button down for six seconds to the LEDs on the battery. Restart with 65W power adapter). Connect a known-good Apple 65W Portable Power Adapter (661-3048) and power cord or plug to the logic board, if power button is securely connected. 12. Try...
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... or see the Apple Software Updates web page to the logic board. 5. Restart the computer. 6. If bad, replace display panel assembly. 11. AirPort connection is selected. 4. Check for other AirPort device. 2. Hardware Symptom Charts PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Troubleshooting - 19 Remove and reinstall the AirPort Extreme software. 6. Replace with the AirPort signal. 4. AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card not recognized...
... or see the Apple Software Updates web page to the logic board. 5. Restart the computer. 6. If bad, replace display panel assembly. 11. AirPort connection is selected. 4. Check for other AirPort device. 2. Hardware Symptom Charts PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Troubleshooting - 19 Remove and reinstall the AirPort Extreme software. 6. Replace with the AirPort signal. 4. AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card not recognized...