View of Rear and Left Side
The rear of the computer includes the power adapter port, sound output, sound input, two USB ports, Ethernet 10 100 Base-T , SCSI port HDI-30 , external TV out port S-video , keyboard locking screw, external video port, reset button, internal modem port, and infrared window. The left side includes the PC card eject button, PC Card slot, and battery bay. The rear and left side of the computer is pictured on the following page. Battery with LED Status Lights PC Card Slot PowerBook G3 Series...
IO Logic Board
The I O logic board includes all the I O interfaces, video and display support, and battery and expansion bays. The PCMCIA cardcage mechanism CardBus slot , RJ-11 cable phone jack, and reset button are separate parts that connect to the I O logic board. The I O logic board is pictured on the next page. I O Logic Board Connector Underside of Board
PowerBook G Series Bronze Keyboard Screw Matrix Exploded View
417-5205 9 5 Bottom Case up, 1 Yoke 1 thru Tie Down, 2 to Stiffener, 1 Top case Expansion Bay Side j 8 418-8207 4 Display to CPU I O 417-8216 7 5 Top Case Down 2 Power Supply Board 417-8235 6 3 Heatsink, 2 Modem, 1 Modem Filter Board 452-0054 4 Hard Drive Bracket to Hard Drive Total Screws type, screws per location Part numbers within kit are for reference only and are not orderable.
Repair Strategy
Beginning July 26, 1999, parts for the PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard will be available for order through the Service Price Pages and the AppleOrder and ARIS systems. Except for the displays, Apple Authorized Service Providers in the US can now repair PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard systems. In Canada, Apple Authorized Service Providers can also repair displays. Service PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard computers through module exchange and parts replacement. Customers can request...
USB Ports
The PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard has two Universal Serial Bus USB ports that can be used to connect I O devices such as a USB mouse, printers, scanners, and low-speed storage devices. The ports use USB Type A connectors, which have four pins. The USB ports take the place of the ADB and serial I O ports found on earlier PowerBook computers, but they do not function the same way. USB is a serial communications channel, but it does not replace LocalTalk functionality on Macintosh computers...
Hard Drive
1 Make sure power adapter is connected. 2 Disconnect external SCSI or USB devices. 4 Replace hard drive cable. Note Pull up evenly on the cable to avoid bending pins. Volume control does 1 not operate correctly 2 Verify disc is properly seated in the carrier. Replace disc if dirty or damaged . Reinsert drive in expansion bay. Replace drive. Replace I O logic board. Check Monitors and Sound control panel setting. Verify that mute mode is not enabled. Verify the setting of volume control button....
PowerBook G Series Bronze Keyboard Display Exploded View
Clutch Brace, Wire Side 922-3821 LG 922-3957 Samsung 14.1 Display 922-3809 LG 661-2217 lG 922-3808 Samsung Clutch Brace, Flex Side 922-3822 LG 922-3958 Samsung Clutch Brace, Wire Side 922-3821 LG 922-3957 Samsung L- 452-0056 8 Right amp Left Clutch Braces to Bezel 6 Bezel to Housing NOTE Numbers other than 076-xxx are not orderable. These numbers are for location reference only. L- 452-0056 8 Right amp Left Clutch Braces to Bezel 6 Bezel to Housing NOTE Numbers other than 076-xxx are not...
Large Keys
1 Position the long arm of the U-shaped metal bar over the holding clips on the underside of the keycap and snap it into place. 2 Fit the ends of the U-shaped metal bar into the holding hooks on the keyboard. 3 Flip the keycap over and press down on it until you feel and hear it snap into place. Fully charged 3 4 charged 1 2 charged 1 4 charged
Sprung IO Door Repair Procedure
An I O door is sprung if it will not close all the way and has no snap to it. It is not necessary to take the unit apart to get the door back on its spring. Grasp the top and bottom edges of the I O door in the center of the door. Pull the I O door away from the back of the computer in an even motion, keeping the bottom and the top of the door aligned. It may be necessary to hook the bottom lip of the I O door with a fingernail to avoid tilting the door. Pull the I O door out approximately five...
Prevent Cosmetic Damage
The outside plastics of the PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard are vulnerable to scratches and finger marks from skin oil. To prevent cosmetic damage to a customer's PowerBook, do not wear jewelry when handling the computer, and wear gloves if you have them available. Wipe fingerprints from the outside plastics with a damp cloth. Caution Do not use any substance containing isopropyl alcohol to clean the outside of the computer, or damage to the plastics will result.
Keycap Replacement
Two basic types of keycaps are on the keyboard. The smaller number, letter, function, and arrow keys can be very easily snapped back in place if they come off. The large keys such as the spacebar require more care to replace them. The procedures that follow show how to replace both types of keycaps if they come all the way off. The orientation of alignment points vary depending on the particular key. The procedures are generic and require modification depending on the key.
PC Card Module PCMCIA
Make sure computer is not in sleep mode. Make sure PC Card slot is not blocked. Drag PC Card to trash. Try PC Card eject button. Press the PC Card eject button once to release the button, then again to eject the card. Remove keyboard and heat sink, then gently push the card out with your finger. Verify that PC Card is not warped or damaged in any way if so, replace with new card. Replace PCMCIA cardcage. PC Card is inserted but doesn't appear on desktop Note Modem and communication cards may...
Battery Information
The Lithium Ion Lilon batteries used for the PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard are not compatible with any earlier PowerBooks, including others in the PowerBook G3 Series. The connector is physically different, and the battery is thinner than previous batteries. Lilon batteries have battery level indicator lights that tell whether the battery is fully charged, three-fourths charged, one-half charged, one-fourth charged, or empty. To check the battery charge, press the status button located...
Backup Battery Shim Installation
The backup battery shim prevents the backup battery from moving around inside its case. Follow the instructions below to install the shim. 1 Remove all power sources to the computer battery module and AC adapter . 2 Remove the expansion module from the right expansion bay. 3 Disengage the keyboard and flip it back over the palmrest to access the backup battery. 4 Bend the backup battery shim in half and slip it into the battery case on top of the backup battery. 5 Slide the shim in until it...
Battery Handling Guidelines
Warning LiIon batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash. Review battery handling and disposal instructions in Safety The following are guidelines for properly handling Handle the battery carefully. Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate it. Do not leave a battery in the computer for longer than a week without plugging in the power adapter. Do not short the battery contacts. Do not leave the battery in hot locations...
PowerBook G Series Bronze Keyboard Main Exploded View
Hard Drive 4 GB 661-1493 6 GB 661-2179 CD-ROM Drive, w Bezel 661-2188 DVD Drive, w Bezel 661-2189 Hard Drive Flex Cable Decal 922-3812 64 MB 661-2027 128 MB 661-2190 256 MB 661-2202 Microprocessor Board 333 MHz 661-2181 400 MHz 661-2182 Hard Drive 4 GB 661-1493 6 GB 661-2179 CD-ROM Drive, w Bezel 661-2188 DVD Drive, w Bezel 661-2189 Hard Drive Flex Cable Decal 922-3812
Expansion Bay Modules
Expansion bays are not the same as those in previous PowerBook G3 Series computers. Expansion bay modules designed for earlier PowerBook computers will not fit in the expansion bays of the PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard . The left expansion bay accepts PowerBook G3 Series Bronze Keyboard batteries only. The right expansion bay accepts batteries and the wider 5.25-inch CD-ROM drive and DVD-ROM drive. When a smaller device is inserted, the expansion bay flip door covers the empty part of the...