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PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly

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PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly

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    1. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Preparation: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Place the PowerBook Duo 230 on a clean table and prepare a Torx T8 screwdriver.

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    2. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Push in the button as far as it will go.

      • Press and hold the button then simultaneously slide the battery cover to the left.

      • For greater security, you can now remove the battery.

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    3. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Torx Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Loosen the 2 Torx screws.

      • The screws are the same.

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    4. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Removal: step 4, image 1 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Removal: step 4, image 2 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Removal: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Turn your PowerBook over and open it.

      • Now you have to lift up the keyboard. Lift the keyboard by the upper part.

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    5. PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Connector: step 5, image 1 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Connector: step 5, image 2 of 3 PowerBook Duo 230 Disassembly, Keyboard Connector: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the keyboard from the Logicboard.

      • Now you need to move the small levers in every corner up. Be careful, small parts can break easily!

      • Gently pull out the flex cable.

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Conclusion

Follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.

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