My Reply follows quote. On 05/02/2006 14:57 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >I have to remove the keyboard from a PowerBook G3 "Bronze/Wallstreet" in >order to access the inerts and fix a broken contact inside. > >In order to do so, I downloaded a disassembly guide from PBFixIt.com, but >it doesn't match the machine I'm working on. The second stage of all >versions of the guide is to: >"Insert your index fingers inside the expansion bays and search for the >two ribbed tabs on the underside of the upper >case. The tabs are located near the bottom corners of the keyboard." >but there are no tabs on my PB, so how do I get the keyboard loose? I have >tried both fingers and screwdrivers to free the front of the keyboard, but >it won't move unless I use so much force that I break it. > >Any tips? I and the family need the PB up and running fast and I can't >afford to go to a service technician. > >Best regards, > >Anders --------- I am afraid that "Bronze/Wallstreet" means nothing to me. The instructions you quote are for the "G3 Series" first version known as the Wallsreet.
If you have a "Bronze Keyboard" machine, then you must have a "Lombard" with built-in USB ports. On this machine, you unlock the keyboard at the rear of the machine, or from the manual: 1. Unlock the keyboard if it is locked. Use a flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw at the back of the computer counterclockwise. Note: The keyboard locking screw is captured and should not be completely removed. 2. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys until the top portion of the keyboard pops up. Caution: Do not lift the keyboard by the keycaps. Keycap replacement procedures can be found in the Additional Procedures chapter of this manual. 3. Lift the top of the keyboard up and pull it toward you to disengage the tabs holding the keyboard in place. Ken -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
