How to Replace Powerbook 12" Bottom Case

This service manual will give you some insight for sure .. the download takes a tad to start and isn't too fast .. but better then nothing:

ftp://grijan.cjb.net:21000/macintosh/Manuals/pbg4_12.pbg4_12_dvi.pdf

joshuawaire,

I don't think its a good idea for your friend to replace the bottom case by himself unless he has some experience take apart of the notebook before. I'm a service technician, I don't found its easy for myself either to replace the bottom case for the first time. (With take apart guide from Apple STEP by STEP instructions). Unless your friend willing take the risk to take it apart without putting it back together.

Good Luck!

Did your friend look at http://www.pbfixit.com? They have free take apart guides online.

It's simple, just remove every part of the PowerBook and what is left is the bottom case.

NOT for the feint-hearted or untrained. You may end up with a non-working PowerBook.

Rod Rod said:

Did your friend look at http://www.pbfixit.com? They have free take apart guides online.

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Rod,

They actually don't have instructions on how to do the lower case, just the upper.

NEENAHBOY said:

Rod,

They actually don't have instructions on how to do the lower case, just the upper.

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That's true, but if you follow the instructions for removing the display you've removed the bottom case.