User Guide

PowerBook G4 Memory - 3
Removing Memory Cards
Warning: When removing or installing a memory card, do not touch its gold
connectors. Handle the card only by the edges.
1. To remove a memory card, locate the brackets that secure the card on both sides.
Carefully spread the brackets apart until the card releases on each side (Figure 6) .
The card can then be pulled up and out.
Note: If there is a memory card in the upper memory slot (Figure 6B) , it must be
removed before removing a card in the lower slot (Figure 6A) .
Installing Memory Cards
Warning: When removing or installing a memory card, do not touch its gold
connectors. Handle the card only by the edges.
1. To install a memory card, hold the card at a 30-degree angle (Figure 7A) . Line up the
notch in the card with the small tab in the memory slot. Then push the card into the
slot (Figure 7) .
Note: You may feel some resistance. If you are having trouble inserting the card, try
pushing one side at a time.
2. Gently push the card down until the brackets snap onto both sides of the memory card
to lock it into place (Figure 8) .
Closing the Computer
1. Verify that the keyboard connector cable is securely attached to the logic board
(Figure 9) .
2. Flip the keyboard back on top of the opening and insert the tabs at the bottom of the
keyboard into the openings in the case (Figure 10) .
3. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys
(Figure 3) and then press down on the top of the keyboard.
4. Release the tabs to secure the keyboard in place.
5. Turn over the PowerBook and replace the battery (Figure 11) .
6. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected and restart your
computer.
Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal, external, and
case parts are securely installed. Operating the computer when its case is
open or missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.