Apple Computer G4 (12-INCH DVI) Manual

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PowerBook G4 (12-inch) Take Apart

General Information

Model Differences

The external housing of the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) model looks the same as the

PowerBook G4 (12-inch) model except for one port. To distinguish the models, look for a

mini-DVI port (shown below) on the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) computer.

PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI)

The mini-DVI port is used with an adapter cable to connect the computer to a monitor,

television, VCR, or other video device. The adapter cables that can be used with this port

include a mini-DVI-to-DVI adapter, a mini-DVI-to-VGA adapter, and a mini-DVI-to-S-Video

adapter.

By contrast, the PowerBook G4 (12-inch) computer has a video-out VGA port instead of a

mini-DVI port.

PowerBook G4 (12-inch)

Speciﬁc model differences that are noted in the Take Apart procedures include

• Reed Switch Board and Cable—For the

PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) model, this

part is called the "Hall Effect Sensor Board and Cable," but the procedure is

the same.

• DC-to-DC Board—The

component layout on the board differs, but the procedure

is the same.

• Heatsink—The heatsink shape and thermal pad placement differs.

• Inner Frame—The main frame shape differs, but the procedure is similar.

• RJ11 Modem Board—The procedure is the same, but the placement of the tape that

secures the cable differs.

• Fan—The fan is secured to the heatsink in the

PowerBook G4 (12-inch) model,

but it is secured to the inner frame in the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI)

model.

• Logic Board—The component layout on the board differs, but the procedure is the

same.

• Optical Drive—The slot load bezel must be transferred to a replacement optical drive

for the

PowerBook G4 (12-inch) model only.

Important:

Unless other speciﬁc differences are noted, procedures in this chapter apply

to both models.