I've gotta agree with Tom Lee on his description of where the problem lies. That picture you posted was quite foretelling.
As far as removing the case plastics so you can get at it... I've never taken apart a 500 series, so I don't know it's specifics. Generally speaking, there are usually at least two screws securing the LCD plastic in place. (Sometimes as many as 4.) Look for pads and stickers on the front of the LCD panel, these often cover the screw holes. When you find them, gently pry them up with a ravor blade being careful not to damage them or scratch the case plastic. Once they're up... you'll see the screw head. Remove the screws. Once they're out, actually removing the plastic is a little tricky. There are small clips all the way around the edges of the LCD Display cover. If you try to just pull the cover off, you'll break these clips and it will never fit back together snuggly again. I recommend taking your thumb and placing it below the LCD screeen, resting on the plastc. Then, use your index finger and slip it under the plastic bordering the LCD (gently and carefully!) Slowly pull out with your index finger while pushing in and up with your thumb to release the clips... You'll need to do this all the way around the unit as there are clips on all sides. Once the clips are off, the LCD cover should fall off in your hand. With the cover off, it will be very obvious which parts are what and how they're held in... their really aren't but 3 parts or so under your display cover. By the way, always make sure you unplug your powerbook and remove it's battery before you start disassembling it and working on it. This is especially true when working with the display. Those FL Inverter boards contain high voltages. If you have trouble getting the clips at the bottom of the screen to release (where I suggested you start) try starting from the left or right side instead, and coming back to the bottom. Never force anything if it feels like it isn't going to go. Some machines seem to open easier from the bottom, while others open easier if you pry up on the sides first... Most of the time, they open the best if I start at the bottom, but a few have proved otherwise. Just take your time and you'll get it. If you happen to break one or two of the little clips, someone had posted to the list awhile back about a glue that worked well to bond them back on. If nobody chimes in with the name of it.. I saved the post, I'll go check it out and repost the info for you... Cheers, Sionnach __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
