User Guide

PowerBook G4 AirPort Card - 3
Removing the AirPort Card
1. Pull back on the antenna clip (Figure 8A) to release the antenna cable connector
(Figure 8B) and allow the card to rise up slightly, then pull the card from the AirPort
connector (Figure 8D).
Hold the AirPort Card with one hand and grasp the antenna cable connector with the
other. While being careful not to strain the antenna cable (Figure 8C), firmly pull the
connector straight out of the AirPort Card.
Important: If an AirPort Card is not being reinstalled right away, the antenna cable
connector must be replaced into its holder (Figure 10B) and the loop of the antenna
cable pulled up slightly and away from the edge of the computer case. This prevents
the cable from interfering with the PC card slot, below, or getting pinched during
reassembly.
Also, if the insertion end of the AirPort Card connector is rotated up, push it down into
the level position. This allows the bottom case to install properly.
Installing the AirPort Card
1. If the AirPort Card to be installed came with the AirPort adapter (Figure 9A), remove
the metal clip (Figure 9B) and pull the AirPort Card (Figure 9C) from the adapter.
(The adapter and metal clip are not used with your PowerBook.)
2. If this is a new installation, pull out the AirPort antenna cable connector (Figure 10A)
from its holder (Figure 10B).
3. Pull up on the top part of the AirPort Card connector (Figure 11B) at the insertion end
to raise it up slightly, if it is not already up.
4. Position the AirPort Card (Figure 11A) with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code
facing up and slide the card into the connector. Make sure to slide the card all the way
in until the card is securely attached to the connector.
5. Plug the antenna cable connector (Figure 12A) into the port, which is located just
below the plastic tab (Figure 12F), on the end of the AirPort Card. Make sure the
connector is straight before inserting it into the card.
6. Push the AirPort Card down into its space until the antenna cable connector is
secured by the small antenna clip (Figure 12B).
Important: Route the antenna cable (Figure 12C) between the edge of the computer
(Figure 12D) and the AirPort Card. Verify that the cable is away from the edge of the
computer so that it will not be pinched during reassembly and that it does not sag
down into the PC card slot area (below the AirPort Card). Take up any extra cable by
tucking it in where shown (Figure 12E).