[clug] Taking apart Powerbook G4

[Karun Dambiec]

Thanks

Have you replaced the optical drive at all in a powerbook before, as Im
thinking of ordering one from www.ifixit.com?

As I would like to get a new notebook, but its so difficult finding ones
with out cameras, so am thinking of fixing the drive.
Its easier having one with no camera, and I dont know why people want
cameras in everything.

Cheers

On Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:13:33 +1100, "Duncan Bolt"
<Duncan.Bolt at anu.edu.au> said:
> This looks like the set I bought a few years ago, and have used to 
> disassemble a powerbook
> 
> http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/473409a90853ba362740c0a87f9c069a/Product/View/T3510
> 
> $11.99 6-Piece Electronics Screwdriver Set with Stand
> 
> Six quality screwdrivers and a handy stand. The set comprises 140mm long 
> extra-fine screwdrivers with free-running heads and specially-hardened 
> tips for years of service. With flat blades; 1.5 x 50mm, 2 x 50mm, 2.5 x 
> 50mm and 3 x 50mm. Phillips head; No's 00 x 50mm and 0 x 50mm.
> 
> *Cat No.* 	*T3510*
> *Category:* 	Tools & Accessories - Screwdrivers 
> <http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.filereader?473409a90853ba362740c0a87f9c069a+EN/catalogs/CTG0001168> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Karun Dambiec wrote:
> > I have a Phillips #0, but it appears i need a #00 for the keyboard
> > assuming its smaller, and not larger.
> >
> > Ill try to find one tommorow.
> >
> > Cheers
> > On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:07:21 +1100 (EST), "Adam Jenkins"
> > <adam at snorkel.rtfm.net.au> said:
> >   
> >> Yeah according to these you need a Phillips #0..
> >> Dick Smith or Jaycar might be a better bet for that kind of screwdriver?
> >>
> >> http://www.faqintosh.com/risorse/en/guides/hw/pbook/pb12g4keyb/
> >> http://www.powerbook-fr.com/IMG/pdf/PowerBook_12.pdf
> >>
> >>     
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Im not sure if the screwdriver Im using is the right size, but its
> >>> working for all the screws except the keyboard ones.
> >>> Will go to a hardware store to see if I can get the right size phillips
> >>> as per the site, as dont want to spend $30.00 on having them ship it.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:49:22 +1100 (EST), "Adam Jenkins"
> >>> <adam at snorkel.rtfm.net.au> said:
> >>>       
> >>>> Andrew's suggestion is a good one.
> >>>> You can also get the manuals straight from Apple in some cases at
> >>>> http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/powerbook/
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>         
> 
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