Apple g4 Laptop User Manual


 
PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867MHz) Hard Drive - 6
3. Pull up on the right side of the hard drive to remove it. (Figure 9)
Important: The hard drive connector cable can be carefully used to help remove the
hard drive if it lifts easily. Do not pull hard on the connector cable.
Figure 9
Note: There are four rubber stoppers on the hard drive that fit over screws (two on
each side). Remove any that may have fallen off or that remain in the holes in the
mounting bracket inside the computer.
4. If not included with the replacement drive, remove the Mylar sheath and the ex cable
to transfer to the replacement drive.
Important: The connector pins on the hard drive are fragile and bend easily. Use
care to keep the pins straight when removing or installing the flex cable.