Replacing the lid on a powerbook 12"

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blackwind212blackwind212
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Hey guys,

I have a MBP now and I want to give my 12" powerbook to my little sis' for christmas.



I put a nasy ding on the very top and want to get that fixed.



I can buy a new lid on ebay for about $20 - $30 but I don't know if I want to replace it myself (is it easy? illustrations?)



How much would it cost for it to be replaced at an apple store (if I have the lid with me) so all they would have to do is the labor?



Thanks a lot, definitely appreciate the help.

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  • Reply 1 of 3
    mrtotesmrtotes Posts: 760member
    Now I may be mistaken but on mosty Powerbook G4's the lid was not replacable as a seperate item.



    If you take it to Apple they will simply replace the entire display unit $$$.



    Here are the most comprehensive guides I know of but they don't cover that deep a fix.
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    blackwind212blackwind212 Posts: 119member
    that link will definitely help, thank you.



    Is there really no way to detach the display and remove the top lid?
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    mrtotesmrtotes Posts: 760member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by blackwind212


    that link will definitely help, thank you.



    Is there really no way to detach the display and remove the top lid?



    Well on a TiBook it requires glue to close the thing back up. I'd advise asking the eBay seller how easily they removed the part (and can they give you instructions?)
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