K Service Source PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
K Service Source Basics PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
Basics Product Overview - 1 Product Overview The newest PowerBooks in the PowerBook G3 Series combine all the features of the previous PowerBook G3 Series computers in a slimmer, lighter design. To differentiate this model from earlier models, check for the bronze see-through keyboard and a small, white Apple logo on the inside top of the display bezel.
Basics Product Overview - 2 Features The features of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) include: • PowerPC G3 microprocessor running at clock speeds of 333 or 400 MHz • Backside L2 cache of up to 1 MB of fast static RAM • Two standard SO-DIMM expansion slots for SDRAM modules and 64 MB minimum of SDRAM installed, expandable to 384 MB total • Built-in hard drive of 4 or 6 GB • 14.
Basics Product Overview - 3 • Built-in 2D and 3D graphics acceleration via video circuits • Two hot-swappable expansion bays for two batteries or one battery and one CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, or other IDE or PCI device • One CardBus slot that accepts one Type II CardBus card or PC Card • Two USB ports for external keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices • One SCSI port with HDI-30 connector • Built-in Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector for 10BaseT and 100Base-TX operation • Infrared link for up to 4 Mbit
Basics Product Overview - 4 • Keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and inverted-T arrow keys. Some function keys control the display and speakers • Trackpad with tap/double tap and drag features System Configurations At introduction in May 1999, two basic configurations of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) are available. With configure-to-order options, customers may customize their computers in a variety of ways.
Basics Product Overview - 5 PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Configurations Introduced May 1999 Display Processor Speed Backside L2 Cache Memory (SDRAM) Video (SGRAM) Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive K56flex Modem S-video Out M7304 M7308 333 MHz 400 MHz 64 MB 64 MB 14.1 TFT 512k 8 MB 14.
Basics View of Front and Right Side - 6 View of Front and Right Side Microphone Sleep Indicator Volume Controls Brightness Controls Keyboard Release Tabs Trackpad Power Button Trackpad Button Expansion Bay Module Battery Bay Release Lever Display Latch Expansion Bay Release Lever The front of the computer includes the: microphone, sleep indicator, volume and brightness controls, keyboard release tabs, trackpad and trackpad button, battery bay release lever, display latch, and expansion bay release
Basics View of Rear and Left Side - 7 View of Rear and Left Side The rear of the computer includes the: power adapter port, sound output, sound input, two USB ports, Ethernet (10/ 100 Base-T), SCSI port (HDI-30), external TV out port (S-video), keyboard locking screw, external video port, reset button, internal modem port, and infrared window. The left side includes the PC card eject button, PC Card slot, and battery bay. The rear and left side of the computer is pictured on the following page.
Basics View of Rear and Left Side - 8 Battery with LED Status Lights PC Card Slot ¯ - √ G 1 g 2 - ™ √ W G Æ g Æ ™ W ¯ G Power USB Ethernet Port Adapter Ports (10/100 (2) Base-T) Port G Sound Input - 1 2 √ Sound Output g SCSI Port (HDI-30) g Keyboard Locking Screw ™ Æ External TV Out Port (S-video) PC Card Eject Button W Internal Modem Port W ™ External Video Port Reset Infrared Button Window PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Rear View
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 9 System Software—NewWorld ROM The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) is different from previous Macintosh PowerBook computers in that it has no single, large ROM that contains many components of the Mac OS software, the 68K emulator, hardware initialization, and the nanokernel. Instead, a small ROM provides hardware initialization functions and provides a mechanism to load the Mac OS ROM image into RAM.
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 10 operating system, and provide common hardware access services. All higher-level software resides in what has been historically known as the Mac OS ROM, but with much of the old hardware-specific code moved into the boot ROM. As before, the Mac OS ROM can still be augmented by enablers, the System file, and extensions. Prior to the iMac, all Macintosh computers required a ROM component that contained many components of the Mac OS software.
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 11 ROM file communicates with Open Firmware to collect information about the hardware, using the Open Firmware Client Interface. Performance Performance of a PowerBook computer using ROM-in-RAM should exceed performance measurements for other Macintosh computers with comparable CPUs and speeds due to the improved interrupt handling with the NewWorld approach.
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 12 RAM Footprint Because the Mac OS ROM image is stored in RAM, approximately 3 MB of RAM is removed from availability for other uses. In effect, a system with 64 MB of RAM appears to have only 61 MB available. Some portion of the missing 3 MB is offset by having fewer patches in RAM. Data Structures and Files The Mac OS ROM image is contained in a new file, named Mac OS ROM, that is kept in the System Folder.
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 13 Startup Disk Control Panel Previous systems stored the user's selected startup device in Parameter RAM (PRAM) when the user selected a device in the Startup Disk control panel. This device was honored by the Mac OS ROM unless the selected device was unavailable or was overridden by the user. The startup disk routine for the PowerBook computer, rather than setting Mac OS PRAM, sets an Open Firmware config variable called boot-device.
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 14 device • D: force the internal hard drive to be the startup device. Open Firmware and Startup Devices In order for a device supported by a PCI expansion card to participate in the startup process, the card must include an expansion ROM containing startup firmware. Expansion cards for startup devices must contain all the driver code required during startup in the expansion ROM on the card.
Basics System Software—NewWorld ROM - 15 expansion card for a startup device, the card will not be usable until the operating system loads its supporting software from the startup device after the startup process has concluded.
Basics Hard Disks and HFS Plus - 16 Hard Disks and HFS Plus The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) hard drives use Mac OS Extended format (HFS Plus). Some disk utility and disk locking programs manufactured by companies other than Apple are incompatible with HFS Plus. Using an incompatible disk utility or disk locking program could result in hard drive corruption and loss of all data on the hard disk.
Basics Hard Disks and HFS Plus - 17 Norton Utilities Warning: Norton Utilities for Macintosh, v3.5.2 and 3.5.3 will not run on any of the PowerBook G3 Series computers. Running versions 3.5.1 and below may cause hard drive corruption and loss of all data on the hard drive. See the Symantec Web site at http://www.symantec.com/nu/numhfs.html for more information on Norton Utilities and Mac OS Extended format.
Basics SCSI Disk Mode - 18 SCSI Disk Mode To use a PowerBook in SCSI disk mode, the computer you are connecting to must be running Mac OS 8.1 or later. If the computer is running an earlier version of system software, no user files will be visible on the PowerBook hard drive. With NewWorld ROM, a valid system image must exist on the PowerBook hard drive for SCSI disk mode to work. In addition, SCSI disk mode is set to SCSI ID 2 only and cannot be changed.
Basics USB Ports - 19 USB Ports The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) has two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports that can be used to connect I/O devices such as a USB mouse, printers, scanners, and low-speed storage devices. The ports use USB Type A connectors, which have four pins. The USB ports take the place of the ADB and serial I/O ports found on earlier PowerBook computers, but they do not function the same way.
Basics Ethernet Port - 20 Ethernet Port The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) has a built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. When connected to either a 10Base-T or a 100Base-TX hub, the port will recognize which type of hub is connected. The connector for the Ethernet port is a a short, shielded RJ-45 connector on the back of the computer.
Basics Keyboard - 21 Keyboard The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) keyboard includes a built-in numeric keypad and controls to adjust display brightness, speaker volume, and external audio port volume. Several of the keys on the keyboard have more than one mode of operation. These changes are controlled by the Fn key, the Num Lock key, and the Function Keys checkbox in the Keyboard control panel.
Basics Keyboard - 22 Fn Key Press the Fn key to: • Toggle the function keys between their normal control functions and their alternate F1–F12 functions • Select the embedded numeric keypad on the right portion of the alphanumeric keys • Change certain control keys, including the cursor control keys, to page control keys. Table 1 below shows the operations controlled by function keys when the Fn key is pressed.
Basics Keyboard - 23 Key Operation F4 Increase speaker volume F6 Mute speaker F5 Num Lock Table 1: Function Key Operation Num Lock Key Press the Num Lock key to: • Select the embedded numeric keypad on the right portion of the alphanumeric keys • Make the rest of the alphanumeric keys functionless
Basics Keyboard - 24 Function Keys Checkbox The Function Keys checkbox is a checkbox in the Keyboard control panel that lets the user choose whether the function keys F1–F12 are primary or secondary. Primary means the function keys default to their control functions when the Fn key is not depressed. Secondary means the function keys default to their F1–F12 functions when the Fn key is not depressed.
Basics DVD-Video - 25 DVD-Video Some configurations of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) have a built-in DVD decoder that provides video support for a DVD drive in the right expansion bay. This decoder provides MPEG-2 audio and video decoding as well as full NTSC and PAL decoding. The Macintosh PowerBook DVD-Video Kit offered by Apple for earlier PowerBook G3 Series computers is not supported in this model.
Basics Expansion Bay Modules - 26 Expansion Bay Modules Expansion bays are not the same as those in previous PowerBook G3 Series computers. Expansion bay modules designed for earlier PowerBook computers will not fit in the expansion bays of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard). The left expansion bay accepts PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) batteries only. The right expansion bay accepts batteries and the wider 5.25-inch CD-ROM drive and DVD-ROM drive.
Basics Battery Information - 27 Battery Information The Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries used for the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) are not compatible with any earlier PowerBooks, including others in the PowerBook G3 Series. The connector is physically different, and the battery is thinner than previous batteries. LiIon batteries have battery level indicator lights that tell whether the battery is fully charged, three-fourths charged, one-half charged, one-fourth charged, or empty.
Basics Battery Information - 28 Battery Handling Guidelines Warning: LiIon batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash. Review battery handling and disposal instructions in Safety Information in Bulletins/Safety. The following are guidelines for properly handling batteries: • Handle the battery carefully. Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate it.
Basics Battery Information - 29 • Never get batteries wet. • Recharge batteries only as described in the user’s manual and only in ventilated areas.
Basics PC Card Handling - 30 PC Card Handling The PC Card slot accepts one Type I or Type II card. The slot supports both 16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus c ards. Cards can be removed and replaced while the computer is operating. The slot supports Zoomed Video on the card. Previous PowerBook G3 Series computers featured an autoeject mechanism for the PC Card slots.The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) eject mechanism is manual. To operate it, first drag the PC Card icon (if present) to the trash.
Basics PC Card Handling - 31 • • • • • contact the card vendor. Do not insert anything other than a PC Card into the card slots. The computer must be on or off to eject a PC Card. Do not eject a PC Card when the computer is in sleep mode. Before you eject a card, make sure nothing is blocking the card’s slot. To use the card again immediately, pull it out about an inch more and then push it back in.
Basics Boards and Cards - 32 Boards and Cards The architecture of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) is designed around two main circuit boards: the microprocessor board and the I/O logic board. Besides the two main boards, the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) can contain up to six cards: power supply card, sound card, RAM card (factory installed), RAM card (user installed), modem, and modem EMI filter. The I/O logic board and microprocessor board are shown on the following pages.
Basics Boards and Cards - 33 I/O Logic Board The I/O logic board includes all the I/O interfaces, video and display support, and battery and expansion bays. The PCMCIA cardcage mechanism (CardBus slot), RJ-11 cable/ phone jack, and reset button are separate parts that connect to the I/O logic board. The I/O logic board is pictured on the next page.
Basics Boards and Cards - 34 RJ-11 Cable/ Phone Jack Sound Card Connector Microprocessor Board Connector Inverter Cable Connector PC Card Connector Hard Drive Connector Fan Connector Display Cable Connector Backup Battery Connector Modem Connector Keyboard Connector Trackpad Connector I/O Logic Board Power Supply Card Connector Expansion Bay Connector
Basics Boards and Cards - 35 Microprocessor Board Microprocessor Board RAM Card Slot Heat Spreader I/O Logic Board Connector (Underside of Board) The microprocessor board contains the high-speed components: G3 microprocessor backside cache memory, main memory slots, system ROM, memory controller, and PCI bus bridge IC. The Microprocessor board has two memory card slots. The top slot is the userreplaceable slot. The slot on the underside of the board is used by the factory.
Basics Internal Hardware Locator - 36 Internal Hardware Locator Microprocessor Board I/O Logic Board PC Card Cage Inverter Board Sound Card Hard Drive Modem Card Fan Backup Battery Expansion Bay Battery Power Supply Card
Basics Repair Issues - 37 Repair Issues Prevent Cosmetic Damage The outside plastics of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) are vulnerable to scratches and finger marks from skin oil. To prevent cosmetic damage to a customer’s PowerBook, do not wear jewelry when handling the computer, and wear gloves if you have them available. Wipe fingerprints from the outside plastics with a damp cloth.
Basics Repair Issues - 38 Left Heatsink Screw Must Be Installed Three Philips screws hold the heatsink in place over the microprocessor board. The screw on the left holds the heatsink firmly over the microprocessor on the microprocessor board. If the screw is not installed, the system could overheat. Verify Parts Before Placing Orders PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) computers offer configure-to-order features.
Basics Repair Issues - 39 Exchange Parts Like for Like Unless directed otherwise in the Service Parts Database, exchange parts like for like. Three ways to identify I/O logic boards: • Remove the microprocessor board and look for components at locations U8 and G2 on the top side of the I/O logic board. Boards with DVD have components at these locations, while boards without DVD do not. • Check for a Ziva chip on the underside of the board. Boards with DVD have the chip, while board without DVD do not.
Basics Repair Strategy - 40 Repair Strategy Beginning July 26, 1999, parts for the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) will be available for order through the Service Price Pages and the AppleOrder and ARIS systems. Except for the displays, Apple Authorized Service Providers in the US can now repair PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) systems. In Canada, Apple Authorized Service Providers can also repair displays.
Basics Repair Strategy - 41 Ordering Apple Service Providers planning to support the computer systems covered in this manual may purchase Service modules and parts to develop servicing capability. To order parts, use the AppleOrder (US only) or ARIS (Canada only) system and refer to the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Service Price Pages.
Basics Repair Strategy - 42 Apple Computer, Inc. Service Provider Support MS 212-SPS Austin, TX 78714-9125 For US inquiries, please call Service Provider Support at 800-919-2775 and select option #1. Canadian Ordering In Canada, all service parts (including the displays) are available through ARIS. Refer to the Service Price Pages or Service Source Online for part numbers and pricing. Canadian Service Providers not enrolled in ARIS may fax their orders to Service Provider Support in Canada (800903-5284).
Basics Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 43 Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS US Only PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) computers are covered under the Apple One-Year Global Limited Warranty. The AppleCare Service Plan is also available for these products. Service Providers are reimbursed for warranty and AppleCare repairs made to these computers. For pricing information, refer to the Service Price Pages. Canada Only PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) computers are covered under first-year AppleCare.
Basics Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 44 AppleCare repairs made to these computers. For pricing information, refer to the Service Price Pages.
K Service Source Specifications PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
Specifications Introduction - 1 Introduction Specifications information for this product can be found in the Spec Database, which you can access in one of three ways: — Launch it directly by double-clicking the Apple Spec Database runtime alias at the top level of the Main Service Source CD. — Select "Apple Spec Database" from the Service Source drop-down main menu. — Click the Acrobat toolbar icon for the database, which is near the right end of the toolbar with the letters "SP.
K Service Source Troubleshooting PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
Troubleshooting General - 1 General In each product manual on Service Source, you will find Flowcharts and/or Symptom Charts designed to help you diagnose and repair Apple computers. If you have narrowed the problem down to a particular symptom, start with the Symptom Charts. Because cures are listed in the order of most likely solution, try the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.
Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test/ - 2 Power-On Self Test There is a power-on self test that resides in the ROM of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard). This test automatically runs whenever the computer is powered on after being fully shut down (the power-on self test does not run if the computer is only restarted). If a problem is detected during the test, you will not hear a normal startup chime. Instead, the system will beep as explained below.
Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test/ Power-On Self Test Beep Definitions - 3 Power-On Self Test Beep Definitions Beeps 1 beep 2 beeps 3 beeps 4 or 5 beeps Definition No RAM is installed or detected. EDO memory is installed. The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) ships with SDRAM SO-DIMMs and does not accept EDO memory. No RAM banks passed memory testing. Bad checksum for the remainder of the boot ROM. The ROM (which is located on the microprocessor module) is bad.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Startup - 4 Symptom Charts Startup RAM failure occurs (breaking glass sound after startup chord) Note: There is no RAM on the microprocessor board itself, so this tone will occur if no memory is installed in at least one of the slots. 1 2 3 4 Remove top RAM SO DIMM (if present) and restart computer. If startup sequence is normal, replace RAM SO DIMM and retest. Replace bottom RAM SO DIMM and retest. Replace microprocessor board. Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Hardware failure occurs (breaking glass sound after startup chord) Symptom Charts/Startup - 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Turn off the computer and disconnect any external devices. Reset PRAM (during startup, hold Command-Option-P-R keys until the second startup tone is heard). Remove expansion module from right expansion bay and restart computer. If startup sequence is normal, insert expansion module and retest. Disconnect hard drive cable from the I/O logic board and restart computer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Power - 6 Power Computer won’t power up 1 Restart computer by pressing the reset button on the back of the unit. Wait five seconds and press the power on key. 2 Try known-good power adapter. 3 Try known-good, firmly seated, charged battery. Repeat once. 4 Connect power adapter and restart computer in 3–4 minutes. 5 Disconnect internal keyboard completely and try powering up unit. If unit powers up, replace keyboard.
Troubleshooting Screen is blank; backlight isn’t on; computer doesn’t respond Symptom Charts/Power - 7 1 Restart computer by pressing the reset button on the back of the unit. Wait five seconds and press the power on key. 2 Restart computer. 3 Disconnect power adapter, remove battery, and restart computer in 3-4 minutes. 4 Check power adapter cable. 5 Try known–good, charged battery. 6 Try known-good power adapter.
Troubleshooting After you remove battery and power adapter, some control panel settings are different Power adapter is plugged in, but Control Strip doesn’t indicate adapter is connected Symptom Charts/Power - 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connect power adapter to unit for 24 hours to see if backup battery is just depleted. (It takes approximately 48 hours to fully charge the backup battery.) Check backup battery cable and connections. Replace backup battery. Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Computer runs when plugged into wall outlet but not on battery power Symptom Charts/Power - 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn off the computer, then restart by pressing the reset button on the back of the unit. Wait five seconds and press the power on key. Reseat battery to make sure battery is mating with contacts on I/O logic board. Try battery in opposite expansion bay. Try known-good, firmly seated, charged battery. Repeat once. Note: LED should light up if battery is functioning.
Troubleshooting Battery won’t charge Symptom Charts/Power - 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 Battery will not charge unless unit is in sleep mode or shut down Turn off the computer, then restart by pressing the reset button on the back of the unit. Wait five seconds and press the power on key. Try battery in opposite expansion bay. Insert battery, leave in 15 seconds, then eject it. Repeat 4–5 times. Try known-good battery. Repeat once. Note: LED should light up if battery is functioning. Replace power supply card.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video - 11 Video Note: A certain number of defects are inherent in display technology and vary by many factors, including type of technology. If you suspect that your display contains an abnormal number of defects, call Apple Technical Support. Caution: Do not use a metal screwdriver to reseat the display cables, or shorting could result. Use a plastic or nylon tool.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video - 12 Display is very light or totally white 1 No display, but computer appears to operate correctly 1 2 3 2 3 4 Verify display cable and inverter board cable connections to the I/O logic board. Replace inverter board. Replace display cable (international only). Replace display (international only). Connect power adapter. Adjust screen brightness setting. Verify display cable, inverter board, and I/O logic board connections. 4 Connect external, known-good monitor.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video - 13 An external monitor connected to the PowerBook shows no video 1 2 An external monitor connected to the PowerBook shows either horizontal or vertical rolling, or horizontal or vertical distortion 1 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 Verify external monitor has power. Try different resolutions in the Monitors and Sound control panel. Try another display cable and/or proper video adapter. Try another monitor. Restart unit and reset PRAM. Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Backlight doesn’t operate; screen is very dim Symptom Charts/Video - 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adjust screen brightness setting. Verify that backlight cable connection is secure. Check display cable and inverter board connections to the I/O logic board. Verify that inverter cable is properly connected and that cable is good. Verify that cables are not pinched or severed. Replace inverter board. Replace display (international only). Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Sound - 15 Sound No sound from speaker(s) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Startup sound is heard, then no sound from speaker(s) 1 2 Verify that mute mode is not enabled (F6 on the keyboard). Check the volume setting by pressing F4 on the keyboard without hitting the function key first. Verify no external speakers or headphones are plugged in. Reset PRAM. Make sure speaker cable is plugged into sound card. Replace sound card. Replace speaker(s). Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Hard Drive - 16 Hard Drive Internal hard drive does not spin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure power adapter is connected. Disconnect external SCSI or USB devices. Check hard drive connection. Replace hard drive cable. Note: Pull up evenly on the cable to avoid bending pins. Replace hard drive. Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive - 17 CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive Drive does not accept disc 1 2 3 4 5 Verify disc is properly seated in the carrier. Replace disc (if dirty or damaged). Reinsert drive in expansion bay. Replace drive. Replace I/O logic board. Volume control does not operate correctly 1 2 3 4 Check Monitors and Sound control panel setting. Verify that mute mode is not enabled. Verify the setting of volume control button. Reinsert drive.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive - 18 Expansion bay module will not insert properly in the expansion bay 1 2 Drive makes grinding sound 1 2 3 4 3 4 Check for obstructions in the expansion bay. Check that the far right keyboard tab is inserted properly and not extending into the expansion bay. Try another module. Replace I/O logic board. Check the top of the drive module for scratches. Check the keyboard to see if the far right tab is correctly inserted in its slot.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive - 19 PC Card Module (PCMCIA) PC Card won’t eject 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure computer is not in sleep mode. Make sure PC Card slot is not blocked. Drag PC Card to trash. Try PC Card eject button. (Press the PC Card eject button once to release the button, then again to eject the card.) Remove keyboard and heat sink, then gently push the card out with your finger. Verify that PC Card is not warped or damaged in any way; if so, replace with new card.
Troubleshooting PC Card is inserted but doesn’t appear on desktop Symptom Charts/CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive - 20 Note: Modem and communication cards may not appear on desktop. 1 Verify that correct software for the PC Card is installed. 2 Manually eject the PC Card and reinsert it. 3 Try another PC Card. 4 Replace PCMCIA cardcage. 5 Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting PC Card can’t be inserted Symptom Charts/CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive - 21 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure PC Card is right side up (cards are keyed and cannot be inserted upside down). Check for obstructions in the PC Card slot. Push PC Card in from center of the exposed edge, not off center. Try a different PC Card. Replace PCMCIA cardcage.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/DVD-Video - 22 DVD-Video Movie plays, but special features (such as director’s notes, other languages, etc.) unavailable 1 DVD video disc will not play 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 Not all DVD titles offer special features. Check the liner notes included with the disc for a list of features available. If both the picture and sound are okay, then DVD drive is functional. This means either the software or the movie title (DVD video disc) is the source of the symptom.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/DVD-Video - 23 7 8 9 Poor performance of DVD video disc (poor sound or picture) 1 2 3 4 5 Check that Parental Controls setting is set to On. Select an MPAA rating at the same level or higher than the title being viewed. Reinstall software. Use Extensions Manager to ensure that DVD extensions are enabled (select All On). Check region code for DVD video title. (Warning message appears.) Check the DVD video disc for scratches. Ensure Virtual Memory is set to Off.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Infrared Communication - 24 Infrared Communication Infrared communication is not working 1 2 3 4 Clean infrared window with soft lint-free cloth. Make sure units are spaced greater than 3 feet but less than 6 feet and at less than a 20 degree angle. Verify infrared signal is being received by host computer. Replace I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Modem - 25 Modem No dial tone 1 2 3 4 5 6 No internal modem selection available 1 2 3 Verify known-good analog (not digital) telephone line. Verify cable is not plugged into Ethernet port. If using Apple Remote Access 3.0, select Ignore Dial Tone in the Modem control panel. If the modem connects with this setting selected, try another phone line. If using a terminal or communications program, enter atx1 to disable tone detection.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 26 USB and SCSI Peripherals After you connect external USB device, computer does not boot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Computer boots to flashing SCSI icon (similar to SCSI Disk Mode) 1 2 3 4 Disconnect all external devices and boot computer. Then plug in USB peripherals. Eliminate chain by plugging in only one peripheral. Try the other USB port. If USB device is self-powered, switch on external USB device before starting computer. Check cable connections.
Troubleshooting After you connect external SCSI device, computer does not boot or device does not show up Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In SCSI disk mode, computer does not display SCSI icon until host is booted, or computer crashes when host is shut down 1 2 3 4 5 6 Verify that device and SCSI chain are terminated correctly. Switch on external SCSI device before starting computer. Check cable connections. Try known-good Apple SCSI cable.
Troubleshooting USB device such as digital camera not recognized by computer I/O devices are unrecognized, or garbage is transmitted or received Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 28 Note: If you are trying to use a serial device with a USB/Serial adapter, check with the manufacturer for compatibility. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Verify current driver for the device is installed. Turn on camera after initiating download with camera application. Try different USB device on same port.
Troubleshooting Cursor does not move when you are using trackpad Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 29 1 2 3 4 5 Cursor moves on screen with external mouse connected, but clicking or doubleclicking the mouse has no effect 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shut down computer, unplug power adapter, and remove battery. Let computer sit for one minute before restarting. Reset power manager (press the reset button behind the I/O door. Check trackpad connections. Connect USB mouse and try to move cursor.
Troubleshooting Cursor moves, but clicking trackpad button has no effect Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 30 1 2 3 4 Cursor does not move on the screen with an external mouse, but USB external keyboard works 1 2 3 4 5 6 Reset power manager (press the reset button behind the I/O door. Remove top case and manually press trackpad button on power supply with a nylon tool or other non-metal object. If button activates cursor, check top case seating. Replace power supply card.
Troubleshooting Cursor intermittently does not move or moves erratically Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 31 Note: User must touch trackpad with the surface of only one finger at a time and point directly down on the trackpad surface. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Clean trackpad surface (with computer off, using a nonstatic-inducing material). Reset power manager (press the reset button behind the I/O door. Try unit on battery power. If problem goes away, replace power adapter. Check trackpad connections.
Troubleshooting No response to any key on keyboard Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 32 1 2 3 4 5 Known-good Ethernet network printer does not print 1 2 3 4 5 6 Verify that computer is on. Reset the power manager (press the reset button behind the I/O door. Check keyboard connection by disconnecting and reconnecting keyboard cables. Replace keyboard. Replace I/O logic board. Verify that Chooser and control panel settings are correct. Reinstall printer drivers. Check cables.
Troubleshooting Known-good USB printer does not print Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 USB device experiences a partial lack of power 1 2 Verify that computer has correct driver installed. Check vendor’s Web site to download current driver. Reset PRAM. Verify that Chooser and control panel settings are correct. Run Apple System Profiler to see if it recognizes that a USB printer is connected. If it does, it is a software issue. Try the other port.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/USB and SCSI Peripherals - 34 Not enough power for the USB device to function at all 1 2 Plug the device into an electrical outlet if it has a power cord. Unplug the device and plug it into another USB port on the computer or another device plugged into a power outlet such as a USB hub. After sleep, a USB peripheral is sometimes not recognized 1 2 Restart the unit. Contact peripheral manufacturer for latest driver update.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Miscellaneous - 35 Miscellaneous Sleep light won’t come on 1 2 3 Verify that computer is in sleep mode and not off. Reset power manager (press the reset button behind the I/O door. Replace inverter board. Screen goes blank and computer shuts down every few minutes 1 Application seems to run slower after a few seconds Computer is either in processor cycling mode or in reduced processor speed mode.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Miscellaneous - 36 Hard drive is slow to respond, or screen goes blank too often Adjust sleep delays in Energy Saver control panel or connect power adapter. Intermittent operating problems such as no booting or initialization errors 1 2 3 FAX software is not working The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) comes with FAXSTF software installed. Apple does not provide support for this software. Contact STF Technology at 660-463-2021 or at stfsupport@stfinc.com.
Troubleshooting PowerBook G3 Series Troubleshooting - 37 PowerBook G3 Series Troubleshooting Flowchart—Startup Problems START Reset the power manager. Press power button to begin boot sequence. Do you hear the startup tones? No Does any video appear? No 1. Check the display cables. 2. Replace the power supply card. 3. Replace the sound card. Yes Yes 1. Check the volume. 2. Check the keyboard and display cables. 3. Replace the sound card. 4. Replace the speaker. 5. Replace the I/O logic board.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Miscellaneous - 38 PowerBook G3 Series Troubleshooting Flowchart—Startup Problems (continued) Go to Start 1 Does the No PowerBook continue to boot to the desktop? Does the flashing question mark appear? Yes Yes No 1. Boot with extensions off. 2. Boot with the CD that comes with the computer (hold the "c" key down). 3. Replace the hard drive. 4. Replace the I/O logic board. 1. Reset PRAM. 2. Boot from the CD that comes with the computer. 3.
K Service Source Take Apart PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
Take Apart Tools - 1 Tools Use the following tools for procedures in this chapter: • 5 mm nut driver • #8 Torx screwdriver (T-8) • #1 Phillips screwdriver (for the heatsink and modem) • Flat-head screwdriver • Flat-blade nylon or plastic tool (spudger) • Dental pick or hook tool (to open flex connectors) • Torque screwdriver (highly recommended for some replacement procedures) • Razor blade or Exacto knife (to remove screw covers) • Needlenose pliers (for some cable connections) Caution: If you use a magn
Take Apart Cables - 2 Cables Follow these guidelines when working with cables: • Ensure that all cables are routed exactly when reassembling. Use all grooves and/or protrusions to align cabling. If the cable is improperly routed, you may not be able to reassemble the computer, or once reassembled, the computer may fail to function. • Check that all cables are properly aligned in the connectors and that the connections are tight. • Handle flex cables carefully.
Take Apart Expansion Bay Modules - 3 Expansion Bay Modules Before you begin, unplug the AC adapter. Caution: You must remove all modules (batteries and drives) in the expansion bays before performing any Take Apart procedure. 1 Open the display to a 90-degree angle to prevent the computer from tipping over when the expansion bay modules are removed.
Take Apart Expansion Bay Modules - 4 Note: If you open the display all the way, support the underside of the screen with a book or other flat object. 2 3 Pull the expansion bay eject arm toward you to eject the module. Slide the module out of the expansion bay.
Take Apart Keyboard - 5 Keyboard Before you begin, remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Modem Note: You do not need to disconnect and remove the keyboard completely to gain access to the modem, hard drive, SDRAM DIMMs, backup battery, and some other modules.
Take Apart Keyboard - 6 1 Unlock the keyboard if it is locked. Use a flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw at the back of the computer counterclockwise. Note: The keyboard locking screw is captured and should not be completely removed.
Take Apart Keyboard - 7 2 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys until the top portion of the keyboard pops up. Caution: Do not lift the keyboard by the keycaps. Keycap replacement procedures can be found in the Additional Procedures chapter of this manual. 3 Lift the top of the keyboard up and pull it toward you to disengage the tabs holding the keyboard in place.
Take Apart Keyboard - 8 Replacement Note: Check that the far right tab on the keyboard is in the slot and not protruding into the expansion bay. 4 5 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on top of the palm rests and trackpad. Remove the heatsink and modem by following the instructions in the “Heatsink” and “Modem” sections of this chapter if you are removing the keyboard.
Take Apart Keyboard - 9 6 Pull up on the keyboard connector handle to release the keyboard cable from its connector.
Take Apart Heatsink - 10 Heatsink Before you begin, remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard Look through the viewing hole in the center of the heatsink to verify that the top of the heat spreader is white. If blue shows through the hole, remove the heatsink and peel the blue film off the heat spreader.
Take Apart Heatsink - 11 prevent the microprocessor from overheating. Caution: The screw on the left side of the heatsink must be installed or the heatsink will not touch the microprocessor board. This will cause the unit to overheat. 1 2 Remove the three Phillips screws on the heatsink. Pull up on the handle and pull the heatsink forward.
Take Apart Heatsink - 12 Replacement Notes: Slide the ferrite bead on the flex display cable toward the clutch when replacing the heatsink. Make sure the heatsink does not press down on the ferrite bead. Align the five tabs on the rear of the heatsink to the corresponding slots below the clutch cover. Tuck the hard drive tab under the heatsink before screwing the heatsink down. The heat spreader on top of the microprocessor may loosen and stick to the bottom of the heatsink.
Take Apart Modem - 13 Modem Before you begin, remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Heatsink
Take Apart Modem - 14 1 Remove the two Phillips screws on the modem.
Take Apart Modem - 15 2 Use a flat-blade nylon tool to lift up the top, left side of the modem and release it from its connector.
Take Apart Modem - 16 3 Disconnect the EMI filter card cable on the right side of the modem.
Take Apart Microprocessor Board and SDRAM - 17 Microprocessor Board and SDRAM Before you begin, remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Heatsink
Take Apart Microprocessor Board and SDRAM - 18 1 Disconnect the backup battery from the I/O logic board. Note: For instructions on how to replace the backup battery, refer to the Additional Procedures chapter of this manual. 2 3 Lift up on the right side of the board with a nylon tool. Pull the board to the right until the tabs on the left clear the slots in the stiffener.
Take Apart Microprocessor Board and SDRAM - 19 Replacement Notes: Press twice on the microprocessor board to make sure it is firmly seated. Make sure the hard drive tab is not caught under the microprocessor board when you replace the board. Caution: The heat spreader on top of the microprocessor may loosen and stick to the bottom of the heatsink. Make sure that the microprocessor has a heat spreader in place if you replace either the microprocessor board or the heatsink.
Take Apart Microprocessor Board and SDRAM - 20 1 2 Pull the plastic snaps on either side of the RAM card to the sides. The card will tilt up. Pull the RAM card out. Replacement Note: Hold the RAM card at a 30-degree angle and line up the notch in the RAM card with the small plastic tab in the RAM expansion slot. Push in on the card and then down until the two plastic snaps click into place.
Take Apart Hard Drive - 21 Hard Drive Before you begin, remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Heatsink
Take Apart Hard Drive - 22 1 Fold the tab attached to the hard drive bracket to the right and use a nylon tool to disconnect the hard drive cable from the I/O logic board.
Take Apart Hard Drive - 23 2 Pull up on the tab until the hard drive lifts up.
Take Apart Hard Drive - 24 3 Grasp the hard drive by the edges of the hard drive carrier and pull it out to the left. Rock it back and forth if it fits snugly. Replacement Note: Slide the hard drive in so that the tabs in the bottom of the bracket fit inside the alignment slots on the bottom case. Take care not to scrape the cable on the top of the stiffener.
Take Apart Hard Drive - 25 4 5 6 Remove the four T-8 screws at each black grommet. Pull the hard drive away from the bracket and pull the hard drive cable through the slot in the bracket. Use a nylon tool to loosen the hard drive cable and release it from the hard drive connector. Caution: Bent pins in the hard drive cable may affect the performance of the hard drive.
Take Apart Hard Drive - 26 loosen both sides of the connector before pulling up on the hard drive cable. Hard Drive Replacement 1 2 Place the hard drive in the hard drive bracket with the label showing through the open side. Route the hard drive cable through the slot in the bracket on the component side of the hard drive before replacing the four screws. Caution: The hard drive cable is not keyed.
Take Apart Clutch Cover - 27 Clutch Cover Before you begin, remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Heatsink
Take Apart Clutch Cover - 28 1 Insert the flat end of a nylon tool into the curved seam on the right side of the clutch cover and pop the cover up. Take care not to damage the backlight cable under the right side of the clutch cover. Caution: Do not insert a tool on the left side of the clutch or you could damage the flex display cable. 2 Pull the top edge of the clutch cover toward you to disengage the two hooks along the top edge.
Take Apart Clutch Cover - 29 Replacement Notes: Line up the display cable so that the holes in the cable fit over the pins in the top case and hold it in place with your left hand while you replace the clutch cover. Line up the hooks on the top edge of the clutch cover to the corresponding latches, then press the bottom edge of the clutch cover down on both ends until it snaps into place.
Take Apart Inverter Board - 30 Inverter Board Before you begin, remove the following: • A/C adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Clutch cover Caution: Do not flex or bend the inverter board. 1 Disconnect the display cable and move it up and out of the way. Caution: The connector on the display cable has exposed metal contacts.
Take Apart Inverter Board - 31 non-metal tool to connect and disconnect this cable or you could short out the system. 2 Disconnect the inverter cable at the I/O logic board and pull it out of its routing.
Take Apart Inverter Board - 32 3 4 Tilt the inverter board slightly toward you to disengage the slot on the left end of the board from its holding tab. Slide the inverter board straight to the left until the hook on the right end of the board clears its holding slot. Do not bend the board.
Take Apart Inverter Board - 33 5 Disconnect the backlight cable on the right side of the inverter board. Caution: Do not pull on the backlight cable or attempt to pull the cable further out from the display, or you may pinch the wire.
Take Apart Display Module - 34 Display Module Before you begin, remove the following: • A/C adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Heatsink • Clutch cover • Inverter board
Take Apart Display Module - 35 1 2 3 Make sure the display cable is disconnected. Remove the four T-8 screws behind the I/O door. Lift up on the display to remove it from the base. Do not change the position of the clutches. Caution: The four screws behind the I/O door are slightly longer than other similar screws and could cause dimpling of the plastics if they are used in the wrong location.
Take Apart Top Case - 36 Top Case Before you begin, remove the following: • A/C adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Modem • Heatsink • Hard drive • Microprocessor board • Clutch cover • Inverter board • Display module
Take Apart Top Case - 37 1 2 Remove the three long, silver T-8 screws under the clutch cover. Remove the two black T8 screws under the clutch cover.
Take Apart Top Case - 38 3 4 Remove the black T-8 screw on the far right of the stiffener near the expansion bay door. Remove the power button cushion. Replacement Note: Install the power button cushion with the raised side facing up.
Take Apart Top Case - 39 5 6 Slide the black mylar EMI shield out from under the palmrest and pull it back. Disconnect the trackpad cable. Replacement Note: If you have trouble replacing the trackpad cable, hold the service strap on top of the cable with needlenose pliers to align the pins with the holes in the connector.
Take Apart Top Case - 40 7 Remove the two long silver T-8 screws on either side of the power board.
Take Apart Top Case - 41 8 Remove the seven T-8 screws on the bottom case. Replacement Note: The two long screws go in the outside holes above the expansion bay release levers.
Take Apart Top Case - 42 9 Locate the tab on the inside of the top case between the right expansion bay door and the vents. 10 Insert the flat end of a nylon tool into the open seam and press up against the tab until it pops apart.
Take Apart Top Case - 43 11 Insert the flat end of a nylon tool between the metal I/O wall and the top case, then gently press back until the holding tab pops out of its slot. 12 Continue separating the top and bottom cases from the back to the front, releasing the tabs on the front last. Push in on the PC card eject button on the left side if the button pops out.
Take Apart Top Case - 44 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the sound card. 14 Disconnect the power on cable from the sound card.
Take Apart Power Supply Card - 45 Power Supply Card Before you begin, remove the top case. The trackpad button activator is covered by a black rubber boot. Make sure the boot is in place when reassembling the unit.
Take Apart Power Supply Card - 46 1 2 Remove the two silver T-8 screws in the power supply card. Lift up on the top, right side of the card to release it from its connector. Replacement Note: Do not install a power supply card without the black EMI shield attached.
Take Apart Stiffener and EMI Filter Card - 47 Stiffener and EMI Filter Card Before you begin, remove the following: • Top case • Power supply card
Take Apart Stiffener and EMI Filter Card - 48 1 Remove the two black T8 screws near the backup battery and the PCMCIA cardcage.
Take Apart Stiffener and EMI Filter Card - 49 2 3 Use a flat-blade nylon tool to disconnect the RJ-11 cable/phone jack from the EMI filter card. Do not pull on the cable. Note the routing of the black EMI filter card cable and then lift the stiffener off the I/O logic board.
Take Apart Stiffener and EMI Filter Card - 50 4 5 Use a .5 mm nut driver to remove the nut from the back of the EMI filter card. Lift the board and its cable off the stiffener. EMI Filter Card Replacement 1 Align the screw hole on the EMI filter card to the screw hole in the back left arm of the stiffener. The black EMI shield will extend to the left of the stiffener.
Take Apart Stiffener and EMI Filter Card - 51 2 3 4 Replace the nut on the back of the stiffener. Route the cable along the stiffener, under the first screw tab and over the second screw tab. Make sure the black cable is not pinched under the stiffener or pinched by a screw when assembling the unit.
Take Apart Sound Card - 52 Sound Card Before you begin, remove the following: • Top case • Power supply card • Stiffener
Take Apart Sound Card - 53 1 2 Flex the I/O wall back slightly and pull forward on the sound card to clear the ports from the holes in the I/O wall. Lift up on the left side of the sound card to release it from its connector.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 54 I/O Logic Board Before you begin, remove the following: • Top case • Power supply card • Stiffener • Sound card
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 55 1 2 3 4 Remove the black T-8 screw from the yoke. Press in on the display latch and unhook the spring from the latch. Remove the spring from the yoke. Remove the yoke.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 56 5 Disconnect the fan cable from the I/O logic board.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 57 6 7 8 Remove the T-8 screw and the bracket from the front, left corner of the board, next to the fan. Use a .5 mm nut driver to remove the nut from the back, left corner of the board. Lift up on the front and side of the I/O logic board and pull forward on the board until it clears the I/O wall at the rear.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 58 handle. The board could break at this point. 9 Slide the RJ-11 cable/ phone jack off the back of the I/O logic board. 10 Slide the reset switch off the board. Replacement Notes: Align the reset switch so the long post is on the bottom and extends to the outer edge of the board. Align the channels on the switch to the edges of the board and slide the switch onto the board.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 59 phone jack so the wires extend up the phone jack and over the top. Align the channels to the edges of the board and slide the RJ-11 phone jack on. PCMCIA Cardcage Note: The PCMCIA cardcage consists of two pieces that can come apart. To avoid alignment problems, it is important not to separate the two pieces.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 60 Phillips screws holding the PCMCIA cardcage on. Replacement Note: The two short screws go in the holes near the outside edge of the board. 2 3 Use a flat-blade nylon tool to separate the cardcage from its connector. Grasp the bottom edges of the cardcage and pull straight up. Do not pull on the top edges of the cardcage or the cardcage could come apart.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 61 I/O Logic Board EMI Shields If you install a new logic board, you must also install the two EMI shields that shipped with it. 1 2 3 Peel the paper backing off the EMI shields. Place the shields on top of the Ethernet and SVideo ports so that the back edges of the shields touch the metal I/O wall. Verify that the EMI shields touch the metal I/O wall.
Take Apart I/O Logic Board - 62 4 Press down firmly on both shields at the same time to set the adhesive. Important: Make sure you press on both shields at the same time, or you could flex one side of the I/O wall enough so that the second shield doesn’t make firm contact with the wall.
Take Apart Fan - 63 Fan Before you begin, remove the following: • Top case • Power supply card • Stiffener • Sound card • I/O logic board Peel the fan off the bottom case and lift the fan out. Replacement Note: Remove the backing from the adhesive strip on the fan. Place the fan in its holder over the vents.
Take Apart Fan - 64 adhesive strip over the right edge of the holder, ending flush against the bottom case.
Take Apart Display (International Only) - 65 Display (International Only) Repairs to the display are handled only by the CPRC in the United States. See the Basics chapter of this manual for information on repair strategy in the US and Canada. Repair strategy varies in international regions. Note: The display uses vendor-specific brackets, display cables, and foam stiffeners.
Take Apart Display Housing - 66 Display Housing Before you begin, follow the procedures to remove the display module from the bottom case. 1 2 Use an Exacto knife or razor blade to pry up the two mylar screw covers at the bottom of the display bezel. Use the pointed end of a nylon tool to pry the four display bumpers from their recesses.
Take Apart Display Housing - 67 backs of the screw covers and bumpers must be kept clean or they will not adhere properly when reapplied. Use new parts if the ones you removed are damaged or dirty. 3 4 Remove the two Phillips screws on the bottom of the bezel. Remove the four Phillips screws on the top of the bezel. Replacement Note: All Phillips screws in the display are the same size.
Take Apart Display Housing - 68 5 6 Insert the flat end of a nylon tool into the seam between the clutches and work it along the seam to pop open the three tabs. Work the nylon tool along the seam on each side of the display clamshell and open the three tabs on each side of the display.
Take Apart Display Housing - 69 7 Remove the foam stiffener from the housing. The foam may be held in place with double-stick tape. Note: The foam stiffener kit contains a stiffener for each manufacturer’s display. Check the labeling to make sure you use the right stiffener for the display you install.
Take Apart Display Housing - 70 Replacement Notes: Align the notch on the left side of the foam stiffener to the square EMI shield. Hold the housing to the light to make sure the edge of the foam does not show through the logo. Check the alignment again after replacing the LCD and before you replace the screws. You may use double-stick tape at the corners of the foam to help hold it in place during reassembly.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 71 Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/ Brace Before you begin, remove the following: • Display module • Display housing Caution: Do not press on the back of the display panel with your hand or any other object. Bright spots in the display could result.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 72 1 2 3 Remove the two Phillips screws on both the left and right clutches (four screws total). Remove the two Phillips screws on both the left and right braces (four screws total). Remove and set aside any kapton tape holding the display cable and microphone cable in place.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 73 4 5 6 Disconnect the microphone cable from the display cable. Disconnect the display cable from its connector. Lift the LCD panel away from the bezel.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 74 7 8 Remove the two T-8 screws on the side of the display cable brace. Pull the display cable tab off its retaining post on the clutch and unwrap the cable as far as you can.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 75 9 Peel up the end of the tape on the left of the display cable and unwind it from the clutch. 10 Remove the cable from the clutch.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 76 Display Cable Replacement 1 2 Lay the display cable down so that the flat connector that fits in the back of the LCD panel extends up and away from you. Wrap the adhesive tape around the clutch securely.
Take Apart Display Cable and Flex Side Clutch/Brace - 77 3 4 Fit the tab over the holding posts on the clutch. Wrap the cable away from you and bring the cable around the clutch so that the bend in the cable rests at the top of the clutch. If properly wrapped, the display cable will lay under the clutch and extend down and away from the display. The long, straight part of the cable will extend up and away from you.
Take Apart LCD Panel - 78 LCD Panel Before you begin, remove the following: • Display module • Display housing • Flex side clutch/brace 1 Remove the two T-8 screws on the left side of the wire side clutch/ brace.
Take Apart LCD Panel - 79 2 Slide the backlight cable clip off the clutch and pull the clutch/brace away from the LCD panel. Replacement Notes: Lay the two wires of the backlight cable over the clutch so that the ridge on the clutch is between them. Place the thicker wire in the thicker groove. The wires should extend 8.0 mm past the end of the clutch. Slide the clip over the end of the clutch to hold the wires in place.
K Service Source Additional Procedures PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
Additional Procedures Memory Upgrade - 1 Memory Upgrade The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) has two memory card slots on the microprocessor board: one on the top (user-accessible) and one on the underside. There is no RAM soldered on the I/O logic board. The underside slot can accommodate a 1.5-inch SO-DIMM with up to 128 MB of SDRAM. The top slot can accommodate a 2.0-inch SO-DIMM with up to 256 MB of SDRAM.
Additional Procedures Memory Upgrade - 2 Top Slot Before you begin, refer to the Take Apart chapter of this manual to remove the following: • AC adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Heatsink 1 2 3 Pull the plastic snaps on either side of the RAM card to the sides. The card will tilt up. Pull the RAM card out.
Additional Procedures Memory Upgrade - 3 up the notch in the RAM card with the small plastic tab in the RAM expansion slot. Push in on the card and then down until the two plastic snaps click into place. Underside Slot 1 2 Lift up on the right side of the board with a nylon tool.
Additional Procedures Memory Upgrade - 4 3 4 the stiffener. Follow steps 1—3 above to replace the Ram card. Insert the tabs on the left of the microprocessor board into the corresponding slots in the stiffener and press down firmly on the microprocessor board to make sure it is firmly seated. Note: Make sure the hard drive tab is not caught under the microprocessor board when you replace the board.
Additional Procedures Backup Battery Shim Installation - 5 Backup Battery Shim Installation The backup battery shim prevents the backup battery from moving around inside its case. Follow the instructions below to install the shim. 1 2 Remove all power sources to the computer (battery module and AC adapter). Remove the expansion module from the right expansion bay.
Additional Procedures Backup Battery Shim Installation - 6 3 4 5 6 Disengage the keyboard and flip it back over the palmrest to access the backup battery. Bend the backup battery shim in half and slip it into the battery case on top of the backup battery. Slide the shim in until it reaches the far end of the case. Pull up any edges of the case caught under the shim.
Additional Procedures Keycap Replacement - 7 Keycap Replacement Two basic types of keycaps are on the keyboard. The smaller number, letter, function, and arrow keys can be very easily snapped back in place if they come off. The large keys (such as the spacebar) require more care to replace them. The procedures that follow show how to replace both types of keycaps if they come all the way off. The orientation of alignment points vary depending on the particular key.
Additional Procedures Keycap Replacement - 8 Small Keys 1 2 3 Lift up on the bottom bar of the holding clip. Position the two clips on the back of the keycap over the top bar of the holding clip until they snap in place. Flip the keycap over and press down on it until you feel and hear it snap into place.
Additional Procedures Keycap Replacement - 9 Large Keys 1 2 3 Position the long arm of the U-shaped metal bar over the holding clips on the underside of the keycap and snap it into place. Fit the ends of the Ushaped metal bar into the holding hooks on the keyboard. Flip the keycap over and press down on it until you feel and hear it snap into place.
Additional Procedures Battery Verification - 10 Battery Verification Battery Level Indicator Lights Battery Level Indicator Button The Control Strip on the desktop indicates the battery charge and the rate at which the battery is being used. Fully charged 3/4 charged 1/2 charged 1/4 charged PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) batteries have levelindicator lights that show whether the battery is fully charged, three-fourths charged, one-half charged, or one-fourth charged.
Additional Procedures Battery Verification - 11 levels correctly, the battery must be fully discharged and recharged to calibrate the battery. After this calibration, the lights will report charge levels properly. To determine the actual battery charge, push in the level indicator button to activate the indicator lights. Note: If more than one light is blinking, there is a problem with the battery. If only one light is blinkinig, the battery is fully depleted and should be charged soon.
Additional Procedures Power Adapter Verification - 12 Power Adapter Verification No test is available for verifying the power adapter. Try using a new power adapter if the computer cannot run off the existing one.
Additional Procedures Backup Battery Verification - 13 Backup Battery Verification The backup battery saves the PRAM and power management information on the I/O logic board when the computer is shut down. To check that the backup battery is working, follow the procedures below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Verify the backup battery is connected to the I/O logic board. Set the date, time, and time zone. Select Shut Down from the Apple Menu or Special menu.
Additional Procedures Backup Battery Verification - 14 7 8 dead or discharged. To recharge the backup battery, leave the PowerBook plugged in for 48 hours. It is okay to use it while it is charging. If the backup battery appears dead or will not charge, replace the backup battery.
Additional Procedures Backup Battery Replacement - 15 Backup Battery Replacement Before you begin, remove the following: • A/C adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard 1 2 Disconnect the backup battery from the I/O logic board. Pull the battery out of its holder.
Additional Procedures PRAM and Power Manager Reset - 16 PRAM and Power Manager Reset Caution: Resetting PRAM erases the contents of the RAM disk, if there is one. Resetting PRAM also restores the default settings in most control panels. After you reset PRAM, be sure to check any custom settings for the desktop pattern, memory, network, AppleTalk, trackpad, power conservation, and so forth. Resetting PRAM Reset/zap PRAM from the shutdown state.
Additional Procedures PRAM and Power Manager Reset - 17 startup chime at least one additional time after the initial startup chime. Resetting the Power Manager PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)computers have a reset button located on the back of the computer behind the I/O door. Press the button once to reset the power manager.
Additional Procedures Trackpad Cable - 18 Trackpad Cable Before you begin, remove the following: • A/C adapter • Expansion bay modules • Keyboard • Modem • Heat sink • Hard drive • Microprocessor board • Clutch cover • Inverter board • Display module • Top case
Additional Procedures Trackpad Cable - 19 1 2 Use the flat end of a nylon tool to lift the black part of the connector up. Loosen the kapton tape over the trackpad cable connector and slide the cable out.
Additional Procedures Expansion Bay Release Lever Adjustment - 20 Expansion Bay Release Lever Adjustment If the expansion bay release lever comes out of alignment and cannot eject the expansion module or battery out of the bay, a simple adjustment to the release lever mechanism will fix the problem. Before you begin, follow the procedures for removing the top case in the Take Apart chapter of this manual.
Additional Procedures Expansion Bay Release Lever Adjustment - 21 1 2 3 Loosen the screw on the stiffener close to the expansion bay release lever that is misaligned. Move the release lever back and forth until the teeth in the lockpawl engage in the gears. Tighten the screw to lock in the alignment.
Additional Procedures Sprung I/O Door Repair Procedure - 22 Sprung I/O Door Repair Procedure An I/O door is sprung if it will not close all the way and has no snap to it. It is not necessary to take the unit apart to get the door back on its spring.
Additional Procedures Sprung I/O Door Repair Procedure - 23 1 2 3 Grasp the top and bottom edges of the I/O door in the center of the door. Pull the I/O door away from the back of the computer in an even motion, keeping the bottom and the top of the door aligned. It may be necessary to hook the bottom lip of the I/O door with a fingernail to avoid tilting the door. Pull the I/O door out approximately five to ten millimeters (0.2 to 0.
Additional Procedures Sprung I/O Door Repair Procedure - 24 4 5 wall until you hear a pop. Still holding the I/O door with your fingers, rotate it to the closed position and let it relax back into place. You will hear another pop as the spring goes back into its proper position. Open and close the I/O door several times to make sure it operates properly.
K Service Source Exploded View PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard)
Exploded View 1 PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Main Exploded View Clutch Cover 922-3814 Keyboard 922-3833 Heatsink 922-3816 See Exp Displ lod ay ed Vie w Inverter Board 922-3811 Top Case 922-3817 Trackpad Cable 922-3848 SDRAM 64 MB 661-2027 128 MB 661-2190 256 MB 661-2202 PCMCIA Cardcage 922-3843 Modem EMI Microprocessor Board 333 MHz 661-2181 400 MHz 661-2182 Filter Card 922-3834 Stiffener 922-3815 Modem,V.
Exploded View 2 PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Display Exploded View Display Housing 922-3819 Clutch/Brace, Wire Side 922-3821 LG 922-3957 Samsung 1 14.
Exploded View 3 PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Screw Matrix Exploded View 076-0781 Screw Kit 1 410-1103 (2) PC Card Cage 2 410-1011 (2) PC Card Cage 3 417-5205 (9) [5] Bottom Case up, [1] Yoke [1] thru Tie Down, [2] to Stiffener, [1] Top case Expansion Bay Side 4 417-5214 (2) Bottom Case Up 5 418-8207 (4) Display to CPU I/O 6 417-8216 (7) [5]Top Case Down [2] Power Supply Board 7 417-8235 (6) [3] Heatsink, [2] Modem, [1] Modem Filter Board 8 452-0043 (2) Top Case to stiffener 9 452
Exploded View 4 PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) Reassembly Checksheet Reassemble the computer in the following order. Match the number to the picture for help in routing cables and locating screws and connectors. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Install fan on bottom case. Install backup battery (do not connect cable yet). Install PCMCIA card cage on I/O logic board (4 screws: 2 short, 2 long). Install reset button on I/O logic board. Install RJ-11 cable/phone jack on I/O logic board.
Exploded View 5 PowerBook G3 Series Reassembly Checksheet (cont.) 15 Snap top case to bottom case. 16 Connect power and speaker cables to I/O logic board. 17 Install power supply card (2 screws on top of card). 18 Connect trackpad cable to I/O logic board. 19 Tuck power supply card EMI shield under palmrest. 20 Install right stiffener screw. 21 Install screws under clutch cover (5). 22 Install bottom case screws on underside of unit (5 short and 2 long over expansion bay release levers).
