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PowerBook 500 Series
PowerBook 520, PowerBook 520c,
PowerBook 540, PowerBook 540c
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K Service Source Basics PowerBook 500 Series
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Basics General Information - 1 General Information The PowerBook 500 Series introduces a number of technology and design innovations to the PowerBook family of computers. The series features a built-in trackpad, intelligent batteries, two battery bays, an optional PCMCIA Figure: PowerBook 520, 520c, 540, and 540c expansion module, and four displays: monochrome and color FSTN and active- matrix displays.
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Basics Repair Strategy - 2 Repair Strategy Service the PowerBook 500 Series computers through module exchange and parts replacement. Customers can request on-site service from an Apple Authorized Service Provider Plus (AASP+) Apple Assurance (US only), or request a courier through the Apple Canada Technical Answerline (Canada only). They can also choose carry-in service from an AASP. Ordering Apple Service Providers planning to support the computer systems covered in this manual ma
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Basics Repair Strategy - 3 Large businesses, universities, and K-12 accounts must provide a purchase order on all transactions, including orders placed through the AppleOrder (US only) or ARIS (Canada only) system. USA Ordering US Service Providers not enrolled in AppleOrder may fax their orders to Service Provider Support (512-908- 8125) or mail them to Apple Computer, Inc. Service Provider Support MS 212-SPS Austin, TX 78714-9125 For US inquiries, please call Service Provider Support
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Basics Repair Strategy - 4 Canadian Ordering Canadian Service Providers not enrolled in ARIS may fax their orders to Service Provider Support in Canada (1-800-903-5284). For Canadian inquiries, please call Service Provider Support at 905-513-5782 and select option #3.
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Basics Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS - 5 Warranty/AppleCare/ARIS US Only The PowerBook 500 Series computers are covered under the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. The AppleCare Service Plan is also available for these products. Service Providers are reimbursed for warranty and AppleCare repairs made to these computers. For pricing information, refer to “Service Price Pages.” Canada Only The PowerBook 500 Series computers are covered under first-year AppleCare. The Extended AppleCare Ser
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Basics Rear Panel - 6 Rear Panel The illustration below shows the location of ports and connectors on the rear panel of the PowerBook 500 Series.
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Basics PowerBook Screw Matrix - 7 PowerBook Screw Matrix Nine different types of screws are used in the PowerBook 500 Series. All are Torx screws and require either a T-8 or T-6 Torx screwdriver. Note: The legend for the screws follows on the next page.
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Basics PowerBook Screw Matrix - 8 Legend for PowerBook 500 Series Screws 1 Feet 2 Hard drive, keyboard, bottom case (middle front), display assembly, floppy drive, daughterboard EMI shield (top edge), inside edge of top case, right side panel 3 Display bezel, display, clutch, DAA 4 Trackpad cable and actuator, daughterboard EMI shield (sides), motherboard standoff 5 Rear panel 6 Hard drive bracket 7 Inverter board, interconnect board 8 Bottom case (front corners), left side panel 9 Floppy
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Basics PowerBook Cable Matrix - 9 PowerBook Cable Matrix For a matrix of cables that work with specific models of the PowerBook family of computers, refer to the PowerBook Cable Matrix in the Hardware/Compatibility Charts tab.
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Basics PCMCIA Module Handling - 10 PCMCIA Module Handling The PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) expansion module is an option for the PowerBook 500 Series. The module inserts into the computer’s second (left) battery bay and has two slots that accept a variety of third-party PCMCIA cards. There are three types of PCMCIA cards: Type I (3 mm), Type II (5 mm), and Type III (10 mm). Type I and Type II cards fit in either the upper or lower slot of the expa
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Basics PCMCIA Module Handling - 11 computer will shut down and all RAM contents will be lost. • Eject the PCMCIA module using the lever at the front of the module; eject a PCMCIA card using the PCMCIA Eject control panel or the PCMCIA Quick Eject module in the computer’s Control Strip. • Keep the protective cap that comes with the module and place it back on the module when it is not in use. • Do not open the module or insert anything other than a PCMCIA card into the card slots. • Keep
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Basics Battery Information - 12 Battery Information The PowerBook 500 Series computers include one or two nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries. Each battery provides power for up to 3.5 hours of work time, depending on the battery conservation features employed. A smart processor included in each battery pack indicates the battery’s charge status. For instructions on how to verify the battery voltage, see the Additional Procedures chapter of this manual. For additional information o
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Basics Battery Information - 13 Battery Handling ±Warning: NiMH batteries contain toxic materials. Send undamaged, dead batteries to Apple for recycling—do not discard dead batteries with other waste. If the battery is damaged, do not return it to Apple. Dispose of damaged batteries according to local ordinances. Review battery- handling and disposal instructions in the Safety document (path: Bulletins/Safety). The following are guidelines for properly handling the PowerBook 500 Ser
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Basics Battery Information - 14 trunk of a car). • Keep the battery in a cool, dark place; do not store it for longer than 6 months without recharging. • If you are using one battery: completely discharge and then recharge the battery once every 90 days. • If you are using two batteries: swap the left and right batteries every month. • Fully charge a replacement battery before using it; Apple ships batteries in a partially charged state.
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K Service Source Specifications PowerBook 500 Series
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Specifications Introduction - 1 Introduction You can also find specifications information for this product in the Spec Database, which you can access in one of three ways: — Launch it directly by double-clicking the Apple Spec Database runtime alias at the top level of the Main Service Source CD. — Select "Apple Spec Database" from the Service Source drop- down main menu. — Click the Acrobat toolbar icon for the database, which is near the right end of the toolbar with the letters "SP."
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Specifications Processor - 2 Processor PB 520/520c Motorola 68LC040 microprocessor 50/25 MHz PB 540/540c Motorola 68LC040 microprocessor 66/33 MHz Addressing 32-bit internal registers 32-bit address bus 32-bit data bus
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Specifications Memory - 3 Memory RAM 4 MB RAM installed on the daughterboard Expandable to 12 MB with 8 MB Apple RAM expansion card Expandable to 36 MB with third-party RAM expansion card ROM 2 MB PRAM 256 bytes of parameter memory VRAM 512K of static video display memory Clock/Calendar CMOS custom chip with long-life lithium battery
