Introduzione
If your hard drive was damaged or you want to upgrade it you will need to remove the old hard drive first. However, the hard drive is one of the hardest components to reach. Make sure you are able to keep all removed parts organized to make your reassembly process easier.
Cosa ti serve
-
-
Close the screen and turn the PowerBook over, orienting the computer upside down, using the label to guide you.
-
-
-
With a Torx T8 screwdriver, remove the three Torx 24mm screws along the center of the back panel.
-
-
-
Loosen the ribbon cables connecting the keyboard to the computer by using a plastic opening tool to lift the tabs on either side of the cable port.
-
Gently remove the ribbons from its tabs.
I did find that, strictly speaking, you don’t need to remove the ribbons. If you carefully hold up the keyboard up towards the screen with one hand, you can remove the old RAM and install the new one with the other. I suppose you could also use a length of masking tape to hold the keyboard up.
I found it easier not to remove the ribbon, especially as I couldn’t find my plastic opening tool.
-
-
-
Disconnect the wires from the port.
-
-
-
-
Push the display screen back to give yourself enough space to remove the side panels.
-
Remove the panels on either side by gently but firmly pulling up on them with both hands.
-
-
-
Remove the three T8 10mm long torx screws along the bottom of the casing next to the hard drive.
-
Install the new hard drive by following these instructions in reverse order.
Install the new hard drive by following these instructions in reverse order.
Annulla: non ho completato questa guida.
Altre 6 persone hanno completato questa guida.