MobileStor
PowerBook Internal Hard Drive
with Installation Kit
Installation Guide
PowerBook G3 (1998-2000),
PowerBook G4 15-inch (Titanium, Aluminum)
http://www.mcetech.com
Page 1: ...MobileStor PowerBook Internal Hard Drive with Installation Kit Installation Guide PowerBook G3 1998 2000 PowerBook G4 15 inch Titanium Aluminum http www mcetech com...
Page 2: ...erBook G3 1998 Installation 2 PowerBook G3 1999 Installation 7 PowerBook G3 2000 Installation 12 PowerBook G4 Titanium Installation 17 PowerBook G4 FireWire 800 15 inch Installation 21 Troubleshooting...
Page 3: ...o the com puter and the drive or injury to the installer These installation instructions are given for those who understand and accept these risks MCE will not be liable for any damage done to the com...
Page 4: ...is is a delicate process and if not performed properly could cause damage to the Pow erBook These installation instructions are given for those who under stand these risks If performed correctly these...
Page 5: ...isposable Ground ing Wrist Strap Step 1 Place your PowerBook on a hard flat surface Step 2 If your PowerBook is on turn it off If the unit appears to be off make sure that it is not in Sleep mode Step...
Page 6: ...oard to the logic board Step 7 Gently rotate the back of the keyboard towards the front of the system until it is resting upside down on the palm rest Caution If the PowerBook was just in operation th...
Page 7: ...ve bracket in place noting that the screw remains attached to the bracket do not try to completely remove the screw from the bracket Step 11 Gently but firmly pull up on the tab located on the left si...
Page 8: ...ble hard drive capacities to be reduced by 5 7 upon initialization of the drive Also your drive ships prefor matted and initialized but does not include system software on it If you have the appropria...
Page 9: ...icate process and if not performed properly could cause damage to the Pow erBook These installation instructions are given for those who under stand these risks If performed correctly these instructio...
Page 10: ...securing the provided Disposable Ground ing Wrist Strap Step 1 Place your PowerBook on a hard flat surface Step 2 If your PowerBook is on turn it off If the unit appears to be off make sure that it i...
Page 11: ...not to pull on the ribbon cable attaching the keyboard to the logic board Step 8 Remove the heatsink by removing its three screws and pulling its handle up and out Note The heat spreader on the top of...
Page 12: ...part ment You may have to gently but firmly jostle the drive from side to side to loosen it from its fasteners within the compartment Step 12 Remove the four screws from out of the black grommets at t...
Page 13: ...for usable hard drive capacities to be reduced by 5 7 upon initialization of the drive Also your drive ships preformatted and initialized but does not include system soft ware on it If you have the a...
Page 14: ...t performed properly could cause damage to the Pow erBook These installation instructions are given for those who under stand these risks If performed correctly these instructions will guide an indivi...
Page 15: ...y properly securing the provided Disposable Ground ing Wrist Strap Step 1 Place your PowerBook on a hard flat surface Step 2 If your PowerBook is on turn it off If the unit appears to be off make sure...
Page 16: ...ce down on the PowerBook s palm rest being careful not to rip the ribbon cable attaching the keyboard to the logic board Carefully disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board Step 8 Remo...
Page 17: ...ift up the hard drive pull tab to bring the end of the hard drive out of its compartment Step 13 Grasp the hard drive bracket by its sides and carefully pull the drive out of its compart ment You may...
Page 18: ...ormal for usable hard drive capacities to be reduced by 5 7 upon initialization of the drive Also your drive ships preformatted and initialized but does not include system soft ware on it If you have...
Page 19: ...structions are given for those who under stand these risks If performed correctly these instructions will guide an individual step by step through a successful installation of the new hard drive The n...
Page 20: ...scharge ESD can easily damage electronic components Before proceeding ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal ob ject and by properly securing the provided Di...
Page 21: ...base plate by sliding it towards the front of the computer about a half inch releasing its inner latches and then up and away from the main chassis Step 6 Using the Torx T8 screw driver remove the tw...
Page 22: ...e drive s pins You may need to delicately pry it using the flat end of the mini screwdriver Step 11 Reverse the preceding steps to install your new internal hard drive Congratulations on the installat...
Page 23: ...ng the drive or to the drive itself as a result of an improper installation The new hard drive comes formatted and initialized with a Macintosh driver but requires the installation of appropriate Mac...
Page 24: ...securing the provided Disposable Ground ing Wrist Strap Step 1 If your PowerBook is on or in Sleep mode turn it off Caution Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its inter...
Page 25: ...edge of the computer Step 9 Remove the three screws on each side of the computer starting with the screws closest to the back of he computer and working your way forward Note Be sure to replace these...
Page 26: ...the bottom that must be released before the two halves will separate completely The clip is behind the felt dust cover of the opti cal drive slot on the front of the computer about an inch from the l...
Page 27: ...carefully prying it up with your fingernail Caution The locking bar on the keyboard cable logic board connector is permanently attached and is not intended to separate from the connector It is very fr...
Page 28: ...connector straight so as to ensure that the data paths in the cable line up with the appropri ate points on the connector Step 17 Lift off the top case and carefully set it aside with the keyboard fac...
Page 29: ...ions on the installation of your new PowerBook hard drive upgrade Note It is normal for usable hard drive capacities to be reduced by 5 7 upon initialization of the drive Also your drive ships preform...
Page 30: ...of being plugged in If it is not make sure that it is plugged in properly If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip or surge suppressor make sure that this device is turned on If you have an ex...
Page 31: ...startup Make sure that external peripherals are connected properly and are turned on Make sure that you are not trying to start the PowerBook from a volume hard drive CD ROM disc floppy disk etc that...
Page 32: ...drive is not misaligned on the PowerBook s internal hard drive connector such that it receives power but cannot send or receive data properly If you have exhausted all of the troubleshooting recommend...
Page 33: ...user of the product Continued use or possession of a product after expiration of its warranty period shall be conclusive evidence that the warranty is fulfilled to the full satisfaction of Purchaser...
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