At 4:23 PM -0400 5/23/02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>I am new to this list but not others...having finally acquired a Powerbook.
>I have a 520c and want to upgrade the screen to an active matrix one. Am I
>correct in thinking all I need to do is find a 540c screen and do the swap?
That's right! This is the easiest thing you can do with a 500
machine. Open up the display to lie flat on the table, take the end caps
off with a small straight screwdriver, and the two screws off with a Torx
T-8. Unplug the video cable. Everything in reverse to replace.
You'll still have a 25/50 Mhz processor, but swapping that is a
little more work. If you do that, it's a good time to upgrade the RAM as
well.
You should find a service manual. Ask for a source off-list.
Paul
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