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PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement

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PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement

Introduction

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Removing the heat shield enables access to the RAM and processor beneath.

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Parts

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    1. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove both expansion bay modules using the levers on the front of the computer.

      • Insert your index fingers inside the expansion bays and search for the two ribbed tabs on the underside of the upper case. The tabs are located near the bottom corners of the keyboard.

      • Pull the tabs toward yourself and the keyboard will pop up.

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    2. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the keyboard forward to disengage the tabs holding it in back and rotate it toward you.

      • Rest the keyboard on the trackpad.

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      • This is a diagram of the ribbon clamp connectors you will disconnect in the next step.

      • 1) With your fingernails, grasp the locking bar on either side and pull up a small amount (about 1/16" or 2 mm).

      • 2) After disengaging the locking bar, slide the cable out of the connector.

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    3. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the two keyboard connectors by disengaging the clamps and pulling the ribbons directly upward.

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    4. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Slide a spudger downward between each plastic strain relief cable and the wall of the case in order to bow out the cable beyond the small tab holding it in place.

      • Once the strain relief cables are free, lift the keyboard off.

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    5. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Your laptop should look approximately like this.

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    1. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement, Heat Shield: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two Phillips screws from the heat shield.

      • One screw is shorter than the other. When putting the Wallstreet back together, this screw goes in the middle of the heat shield.

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    2. PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Heat Shield Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Grasp the metal handle on the heat shield and pull up and toward yourself.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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