on 02/12/04 22:50, JS at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> on 31/12/69 19:12, JS at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> i accidentally tore the connecting cable of my trackpad while taking >>> the computer appart, so the trackpad is totally unresponsive now. is >>> there any way to fix it without replacing the full top case of the >>> powerbook? >>> >>> Best of Luck, >>> Julie >>> >> >> Check with PowerBook Parts to see if they would sell you the cable >> only. >> www.pbparts.com >> >> -Laurent. >> > > I found the cable by itself, but am unsure how to swap it with the torn > one. I'm guessing since its sold by itself, there is a way. Anyone > have any tips/tutorials?
You have to remove the top case, since the trackpad is stuck to it. From there, it's very easy to remove. There are 2 connectors, one on the motherboard the other on the little board that controls the trackpad. The hardest thing is removing the top case. You have to unscrew all the screws underneath, remove the keyboard and, I'm not sure, maybe the screen as well. Of course, you have to remove the 2 modules in each expansion bay, since this is where there are levers to release the keyboard. I thought I've seen step by step pictures on some web site that offer PowerBook upgrades but can't remember which one. Anybody? -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe, trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." -Rich Cook -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
