Possible to run iBook without AirPort card?

Hey guys,

I'm going to purchase an old iBook 700MHz and I know it's possible to remove it's wireless AirPort card, but it will the iBook run okay without the network card in place?

I want to remove it but the Apple support docs have the following disclaimer:

Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is fully reassembled. Operating the computer when it is missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.

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Any ideas?

Edit: Wikipedia tells me that the AirPort card is optional so I'm assuming all will be ok if it's removed?

Awesome, thanks guys.

It's kind of a long story why I need to remove it. I don't really want to explain, sorry.

iBlue said:

is that code for stolen?

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No, it's not.

I'm 17 and my parents are extremely paranoid about the use of the internet, I just want an iBook for talking notes while I'm out (in the library for example), having no wireless network adapter will eliminate this problem.

iBlue said:

I was just messing with you but thanks for answering. (I was curious)

Maybe you can pacify their paranoia by agreeing to always turn airport off? Seems strange to cripple a handy feature of a laptop.
Just an idea.

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That would work, trust me.

Le Big Mac said:

Just don't tell them about the Cat 5 cable in your pocket.

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Or the inbuilt modem in my phone.