PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) Overview Some of the key features that distinguish these computers from earlier notebook models include: ” 12-inch active-matrix display in aluminum alloy enclosure ” built-in Bluetooth ” slot load optical drive ” optional AirPort Extreme Card and Base Station The external housing of the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) model looks the same as the PowerBook G4 (12-inch) model except for one port. To distinguish the models, look for a mini-DVI port (shown below) on the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) computer.

PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) The mini-DVI port is used with an adapter cable to connect the computer to a monitor, television, VCR, or other video device. The adapter cables that can be used with this port include a mini-DVI-to-DVI adapter, a mini-DVI-to-VGA adapter, and a mini-DVI-to-S-Video adapter. By contrast, the PowerBook G4 (12-inch) computer has a video-out VGA port instead of a mini-DVI port. PowerBook G4 (12-inch) Specific model differences that are noted in the Take Apart procedures include ” Reed Switch Board and Cable For the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) model, this part is called the “Hall Effect Sensor Board and Cable,” but the procedure is the same. ” DC-to-DC Board The component layout on the board differs, but the procedure is the same. ” Heatsink The heatsink shape and thermal pad placement differs. ” Inner Frame The main frame shape differs, but the procedure is similar. ” RJ11 Modem Board The procedure is the same, but the placement of the tape that secures the cable differs. ” Fan The fan is secured to the heatsink in the PowerBook G4 (12-inch) model, but it is secured to the inner frame in the PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) model. ” Logic Board The component layout on the board differs, but the procedure is the same. ” Optical Drive The slot load bezel must be transferred to a replacement optical drive for the PowerBook G4 (12-inch) model only

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