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...well. I wouldn't call them extra. I ended up with 6 screws left...one of them was a long screw (don't go there).
I successfully replaced my broken cd-rom with a combo drive today as well as fixed the squeaky hinge and upgraded the ram.
It was a lengthly process, but, being kind of handy and using the guides found at http://www.powerbooktech.com I was able to get everything apart.
Despite placing the screws in different containers with some labelling, I ended up with some extra screws. Reluctantly, I opened the case again and could not find where they went.
An Apple techie warned me about the screws and their sensitivity (some hold current). I did follow proper grounding procedures.
I followed the steps in reverse and ended up with the extra parts. I knew of two from the cd-rom unit (holding the ide cable in place - not required as the cable held itself quite well), but the others are a mystery.
So, I booted up my iBook and then....
...everything worked out fine. The new combo drive was recognized, the ram was too. I left my machine on...sleep as normal. I had one strange thing happen though. I shut down my iBook and it would not start!! I screamed! I fried my logic board or something!!!!
I removed the battery and started again using the external power supply. No problem. I installed the battery again....no problem.
So. Anyone want a screw?
I successfully replaced my broken cd-rom with a combo drive today as well as fixed the squeaky hinge and upgraded the ram.
It was a lengthly process, but, being kind of handy and using the guides found at http://www.powerbooktech.com I was able to get everything apart.
Despite placing the screws in different containers with some labelling, I ended up with some extra screws. Reluctantly, I opened the case again and could not find where they went.
An Apple techie warned me about the screws and their sensitivity (some hold current). I did follow proper grounding procedures.
I followed the steps in reverse and ended up with the extra parts. I knew of two from the cd-rom unit (holding the ide cable in place - not required as the cable held itself quite well), but the others are a mystery.
So, I booted up my iBook and then....
...everything worked out fine. The new combo drive was recognized, the ram was too. I left my machine on...sleep as normal. I had one strange thing happen though. I shut down my iBook and it would not start!! I screamed! I fried my logic board or something!!!!
I removed the battery and started again using the external power supply. No problem. I installed the battery again....no problem.
So. Anyone want a screw?