Apple PowerBook G3 - Manual (Page 75)

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Installing a RAM Expansion Card
and Removing Your Hard Disk
This chapter provides information about installing a RAM expansion card and removing your
PowerBook hard disk for service or security reasons.
Getting Ready
Before you open your computer, you need to make sure that you have a Phillips or a Torx T-8
screwdriver (available from a hardware or electronics supply store).
Removing the Keyboard and Internal Heat Sink
The design of your Macintosh PowerBook allows you to easily access the internal
components of the computer by removing the keyboard. The steps in this section explain
how to remove the PowerBook keyboard and internal heat sink to access the RAM expansion
slot and internal hard disk.
1 Place your PowerBook on a hard, flat surface.
Warning To avoid damage to your computer, Apple recommends that only an Apple-
certified technician install additional RAM. Consult the service and support information
that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact an Apple-
authorized service provider or Apple for service. If you attempt to install additional RAM
yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited
warranty on your computer. See an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for
additional information about this or any other warranty question.