Anyone, anyone? Nope, it's not in the manual, Apple only describes that module's replacement. Interestingly the 12" manual _does_ describe display disassembly though sadly that module is completely different than the early TiBook's.
My story: I bought a 550 with a messed-up display, the LCD appears to be intact though its functionality has yet to be determined. Also I just bought a 400 with a cracked LCD which appears to be otherwise intact. My "PLAN" is to use the ?good? LCD and the ?good? display case parts to create one good display. I have the service manuals for both models but those only reference display repairs as module replacement. My questions: Can anyone tell me if I'm tackling the impossible, or _if_ possible help with some hints, tips, pointers or even just greatly appreciated words of encouragement? Are there any web sites detailing any of this? I googled for hours but found little, mostly grumbles about how Apple has done the world a disservice with their crummy product design. What I did find was slim: 1) an Icelandic fellow's half-hearted attempt to fix with some bits of Al sheet and epoxy. NOT really what I had in mind and I understand it didn't hold up for too long anyhow - and 2) a guy who worked for a special effects company who fabbed replacement/reinforcing parts from Al stock. That second sounded pretty interesting but I could find no further details. As for the actual disassembly I found nothing. Dangit! I _know_ somebody out there has done this but they are sure keeping their secrets well. Anyway, here's what I see based on the bits I've already got: The back (outer) panel is made of Ti and I'm pretty sure the face (inner) is Al. The face is attached to the LCD's face with adhesive. It's not a thermally set adhesive but heat did seem soften it a bit. I used a hair dryer to heat the face while I peeled it off the LCD, but it got pretty bent up in the process. It appears to have no structural role based on what I see, I _think_ one could use an otherwise-complete display without it. BTW I was very careful to not heat the LCD, just the face piece. The rear section consists of the panel itself, a pair of (ABS?) plastic spacers around each top corner of the LCD, and below which the hinge supports must wrap around each lower corner of the LCD. Is there some sort of filler section on the lower side of the LCD? I haven't got that part sadly. The plastic spacers and the hinge supports apparently are attached to the rear panel with a medium gray colored adhesive. It appears to be thermally sensitive but is probably not a thermal type glue. This same type of adhesive is used in the bottom section of the PB as well, in areas such as the join between the sides and top as sort of a fillet. I think the two halves (LCD/face and backpanel/hinges) are joined with 4 screws, two on each side of the display. They _may_ also be held together with a heatset adhesive, at least I found traces of a clear thermal glue in a couple of spots, though that could have been put there as part of a previous repair attempt. Unless I can find some really useful info out there, I'm thinking I'm gonna end up creating a new web page on this topic . . . Many TsIA, Dan K ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
