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Posted by: John_A on 2017-10-25 07:30:03
Yes, I've seen the guides and it seems to be a long and tiresome process.
One of my G4s are having overheating problems, and after resetting the pmu with no succes, I consider opening it to have a look.
Any experience?
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Posted by: bibilit on 2017-10-25 12:14:24
Yes,
made one good out of two bad units.
Was painful...
many screws all around, most of them not of the same size, spent a whole afternoon.
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Posted by: sstaylor on 2017-10-26 04:22:42
I use a cupcake pan (or two) to help keep track of screws. Helps make it slightly less painful.
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Posted by: beachycove on 2017-11-23 13:39:54
IFixit has guides, with numbered steps. Make a numbered grid on paper and put the screws by step in the appropriately numbered grid space.
I once did this surgery on a 12” PowerBook G4 and it was not so very bad, honestly.
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Posted by: Jon183 on 2017-11-29 15:45:51
A lot of these powerbook g4's have a small scratch line or detaching just above dvd drive. Its best to pull back that slightly left center clip properly to avoid damage to the case.
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Posted by: therieau on 2017-11-30 07:43:05
I just replaced the logic board in a 15-inch Powerbook. I usually grab heavy card stock and fold some packing tape over and stick it down stick side up. That way, I can stick the screws down in the order and arrangement they were removed. The fiddly little hook that secures the front of the palmrest above the Superdrive slot is a bear to remove though. Be patient with that one. I also didn't reconnect the optical drive cable correctly and I'm reluctant to open it back up to fix it. Take your time.
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Posted by: jongleur on 2017-11-30 13:11:15
I used the iFixit guide. Kept the screws for each stage on separate card, clearly marked for position. Slow and steady, and you'll get there.
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Posted by: TheWhiteFalcon on 2017-11-30 13:58:34
They're not bad, they just take patience. If you have ice cube trays or an egg carton you can use them to hold the screws. Marking where they went isn't a bad idea either.
iBooks are way worse.
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