PRAM Battery
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top row number keys won't work |
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Vertical line on screen (possibly stuck pixels?): likely causes? |
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Pin layout for PowerBook charger needed |
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How to test battery and power adapter using multimeter? |
Parts
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Identification
Determining which model of the PowerBook you have can be a challenge. The same model numbers can have a variety of processor configurations. Even if you think you know which one you have, open the page for your model in this category and check its Identification section before you order parts.
Model History
The PowerBook line originated in 1991 and was manufactured through 2006. However, the first PowerBook G3 was released in 1998, dubbed the Wallstreet. The model was the last Mac based on Old World ROM architecture. The subsequent updates to the G3 line—Lombard and Pismo—included now-standard features such as USB ports, FireWire ports, the New World ROM architecture, a standard DVD-ROM drive, as well as the inclusion of the Airport wireless card.
The PowerBook G4 replaced the G3 series in 2001, with the first model being a titanium-skinned laptop. All laptops of the PowerBook G4 line included a PowerPC G4 processor, spanning speeds from 400 MHz to 1.67 GHz. Later iterations of the G4 PowerBook switched to aluminum enclosures instead of titanium, and introduced more commonly-used components such as the AirPort Extreme card, SuperDrive, and Bluetooth capability. The Aluminum PowerBooks came in 12", 15", and 17" sizes.
