MobileStor PowerBook Internal Hard Drive with Installation Kit Installation Guide for PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 http://www.mcetech.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) Introduction to PowerBook 3400/G3 Installation This chapter details the procedure for installing an MCE hard drive upgrade kit into a PowerBook 3400 or the original PowerBook G3 (1997 release; a.k.a. Kanga). ! Note: This section pertains to the PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 model that have a multi-colored Apple logo both on the outside of the top cover and below the display. MCE strongly recommends that the installation be performed by a qualified technician.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) 3 larger than 4GB installed cannot be used in SCSI Disk Mode. One can use this PowerBook with an internal drive larger than 4GBin normal Macintosh mode. There is no workaround for reliably using such a PowerBook in SCSI Disk Mode. It is recommended that one use an Ethernet connection to transfer files if necessary.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) (Rear View) Step 5: To remove the floppy/CDROM drive assembly without damaging it, turn the unit upside down as shown. Slide the release button outward. Grasp the ridged area of the plastics (not the metal cover) to prevent bending the metal top case and possibly damaging the drive. Grasping the assembly by its ridged area, pull it out of the media bay. Step 6: Close and latch the PowerBook and turn it upside down.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) Step 8: Gently rotate the top of the keyboard (the end closest to the display) toward you, laying it face down onto the palm rest. Step 9: Using the small flat-blade screwdriver, detach the two keyboard cables by gently lifting up their respective connector ears. Remove the keyboard, and set it safely aside.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) Step 12: Rotate the top of the grill toward the front of the PowerBook. Use your fingers to disconnect the backup battery connector. (The backup battery is adhered to the grill with reusable adhesive. This does not need to be removed from the grill.) Backup Battery Connector Backup Battery Step 13: Grasp the area of the clutch cover under the display.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) 7 Step 15: Referring to the latch noted on the previous diagram, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to gently press the latch toward the palm rest and at the same time rotate the top right section of the palm rest towards the front of the PowerBook. Step 16: Once the latch is freed, grasp the top right side of the palm rest and pull it up slowly. Note that there are six more latches connecting the palm rest, along the front and middle seams.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) ! Tip: There are two items that the bracket protects - the hard drive and the power supply board underneath the right side of the bracket. When separating the bracket from the computer use a small flat-blade screwdriver to hold down the power supply board. Do this by applying slight pressure to the right edge of the board. Touch only the green part of the IC board.
PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 (1997) ! 9 Caution: Note that the ribbon cable connector does not attach to the “Group B” pins in the diagram below. The same is true when you re-attach the connector to the new drive. Group A Group B Hard Drive Pins gap • Reverse the relevant previous steps to reassemble the computer. Replacement Notes Install the palm rest before the clutch covers. The palm rest tabs fit under the clutch cover tabs.
MobileStor Installation Guide Limited Warranty This is your MCE Technologies, LLC (MCE) three year limited warranty. The original purchaser (Purchaser) must present a dated proof of purchase (Bill of Sale) to obtain warranty service. This product is warranted by MCE to be free from defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
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