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PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement

PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement

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Last updated on September 18, 2016

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Introduction

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56k internal modem, standard on all models.

What you need

Parts

Tools

  1. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement, PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer so that the ports are facing you.

    • If the keyboard is locked, open the port cover and turn the keyboard locking screw until the keyboard is unlocked.

  2. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.

    • Make sure you have removed the laptop battery and CD/DVD module from the expansion bays before proceeding.

  3. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the keyboard out by pulling it up and away from you. Rest the keyboard, face down, on top of the trackpad.

    • In order to replace the keyboard, you must first remove the modem.

  4. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three silver Phillips screws that attach the heat shield to the internal metal framework.

  6. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the heat shield up and pull it toward you.

  7. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Your laptop should look approximately like this.

  8. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery cable directly up from the logic board.

  9. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from its holder by pulling up and to the left.

  10. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two silver Phillips screws from the modem.

  11. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger, the tips of your fingers, or a flat non-metal tool to get under the modem's edge and pry it up from its socket as shown in the picture.

  12. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the cable from the right side of the modem.

  13. PowerBook G3 Lombard Modem Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Your laptop should look approximately like this.

Conclusion

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

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