User Guide

PowerBook G4 Keyboard - 2
6. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left
of the F1 and F9 keys (Figure 3) , then lift the top portion of the keyboard up and
toward the display to release the tabs that hold the bottom of the keyboard in place.
7. Flip over the keyboard and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad (Figure 4) .
8. Touch the computer’s inside framework (a dull gray conductive composite material) to
discharge any static electricity, as shown (Figure 5) .
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by
touching the computer’s framework before you touch any parts or install any
components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your
body, do not walk around the room until you have completed your installation and
closed the computer.
9. Disconnect the keyboard connector cable from the logic board (Figure 6) , and note
location of the logic board connection. Remove the keyboard.
Installing the Replacement Keyboard
1. Lay the replacement keyboard in the correct orientation over the opening, then flip it
forward and lay it face down on the palm rests and trackpad to expose its connector
cable (Figure 7) .
2. Connect the keyboard connector cable to the logic board.
3. 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 8) .
4. 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.
5. Release the tabs to secure the keyboard in place.
6. Turn over the PowerBook and replace the battery (Figure 9) .
7. 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.