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Apple Powerbook 520 Floppy Drive Replacement

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This repair will need:

A T8 Torx Screwdriver.

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  1. Apple Powerbook 520 Floppy Drive Replacement, Floppy Drive: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • With the Generally Disassembly completed, you may proceed to floppy drive installation.

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    • Remove the plastic panel at the bottom of the display.

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    • Reverse the computer to access the peripheral panel in the back.

    • Remove the two T8 Torx screws on either side of the bar code panel.

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    • Reverse the computer to have the monitor and mousepad facing you.

    • Remove the plastic panel underneath the display.

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    • Remove the three T8 Torx screws securing the floppy drive to the frame.

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    • Using a spudger, lift the plastic tabs on the floppy drive securing the ribbon cable to the ribbon port.

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    • Lift the defective floppy drive from the body of the computer.

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    • Replace the defective drive with a new drive.

    • Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble the device.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Does anyone know where I can actually find another FDD for this PowerBook? Because I think i broke mine ((

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