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Apple Powerbook 5300 Memory Replacement

Introduction

In this guide you will learn how to remove and replace the memory on the Apple Powerbook 5300.

What you need

  1. Apple Powerbook 5300 Memory Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple Powerbook 5300 Memory Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • To begin this repair process first position the Powerbook towards you with the monitor closed, also make sure the laptop is away from anything that can cause a fire, self harm, etc.

    • Press the battery removal latch located on the right side of the front panel.

    • Gently slide the battery out. Make sure you place the battery in a safe place where it can also be easily accesible

    • ALSO NOTE: The keyboard, front pane, and hard drive are connected to the laptop's logic board via a ribbon cable. Lift up slowly on each component with one hand and disconnect the ribbons from their ports on the logic board.

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  2. Apple Powerbook 5300 Memory Replacement, Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • For the next step you are to grab the TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver

    • Once you have the screwdriver turn the laptop over and look for three T8 torx screws that should be located near the bottom panel of the device.

    • Once located, begin unscrewing and place screws in a comfortable space where they are easily accesible

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  4. Apple Powerbook 5300 Memory Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Once the screws are off carefully turn the laptop over, make sure the monitor of the device is facing you

    • With the monitor facing towards you, gently pull up on the keyboard panel from the bottom.

    • With the keyboard turned over as pictured, carefully remove its ribbon cable from the connection port on the logic board. Use the spudger tool to lift the white plastic retainer about 1/16" to release the cable.

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  5. Apple Powerbook 5300 Memory Replacement, Memory: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull up on the large green memory chip on the left side of the laptop. It will simply lift out.

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Conclusion

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

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