User Guide

30 - PowerBook G4 (17-inch DLSD/1.67/1.5/1.33GHz) Take Apart
Keyboard
Three Different Keyboards
Three different keyboards, two instruction sets:
• The PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-Layer SD) and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz)
use a similar keyboard assembly and the take apart instructions are the same.
• The PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.5GHz) and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.33GHz) use a
different keyboard type.
Important: Keyboards are not interchangeable. Verify that the correct replacement
keyboard is ordered, and/or top case if replacing.
See the appropriate computer model heading. below.
PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-Layer SD) and PowerBook G4
(17-inch 1.67GHz) Keyboard Procedure:
The keyboard comes as a multi-layered assembly, and all include backlighting. Do not
disassemble the keyboard assembly. Dust, fingerprints, or misalignment, can cause
improper function and damage.
Important: The keyboards are not interchangeable on these computers.
1. On a clean flat surface, turn the top case upside down, with the keyboard side nearer
to you.
2. Disconnect the power button cable (connected to a connector on the irregularly
shaped trackpad flex cable).