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replacing internal antenna on Ti PB 12"
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caleach
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Nov 11, 2010, 03:36 PM
 
I have an old 12" Titanium PB that needs a new internal WiFi antenna. I purchased one from PowerBook Medic yet can't find any instructional videos to help me install it. I find a lot of general fix it videos but none for the antenna. Before I return it I thought I would try here to see if anyone has a link/idea.

Thanks for any help.

Steve
     
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Nov 11, 2010, 04:29 PM
 
One of these should sort you out. I warn you, its a really crappy job to have to do. A real pain.

Installing PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz Antenna Board and Cables - iFixit

Installing PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 867 MHz Antenna Board and Cables - iFixit

For the record, the 12" PBs were all Aluminium. The Titanium machines were all 15". If I guessed wrong and you have the old 15" Ti, then you shouldn't struggle to follow where the cable goes. Getting the logic board out of the way on those is a pain too though. iFixit do have guides for them as well.
I have plenty of more important things to do, if only I could bring myself to do them....
     
caleach  (op)
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Nov 11, 2010, 07:29 PM
 
Thanks for the links and I;ll check them out. The computer has been a good one but is not used any more so I really don't have anything to lose. I've already replaced the HD in this unit and boy was that a pain. Way too many screws to take out and keep track of, but it worked. I'll post my results.

Steve
     
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Nov 15, 2010, 05:59 AM
 
Yes, working on these is a nightmare. But if you thought the HDD was bad...... Well, you have been warned.

I have plenty of more important things to do, if only I could bring myself to do them....
     
   
 
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