Okay, I'm freaked because I may have fucked up my iBook. You know those little tabs that you push to lift up your keyboard? Well, I didn't know what they did - in fact, I didn't think they did anything - and then this evening it dawned on me that they might have a purpose, so I fiddled with them and eventually, the keyboard came off, and even though I was a little disturbed by the fact that it was all connected to the rest of the computer with very fragile looking metal thread things, I figured that it must be okay to do that. Until I looked at the manual, and saw that if you take the keyboard off, you're meant to take out the battery and everything. And I did it when the computer was still on! Everything seems okay with the 'puter, but could I have done something really bad to it?
Also, one of the reasons I was fiddling with the keyboard is because several of the oft-used keys have started making an intensely irritating sort of springy noise when hit. Any idea how to stop that too? If my computer still works, that is.
Also, one of the reasons I was fiddling with the keyboard is because several of the oft-used keys have started making an intensely irritating sort of springy noise when hit. Any idea how to stop that too? If my computer still works, that is.
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I wouldn't worry about it, though. It seemed to me like the reason that you had to unplug and switch off and remove the battery and everything were because you risked electrocuting yourself if you didn't, not because it would kill the computer. If you're OK, I'm sure the computer's OK!
Seriously, as long as you didn't knock the connector loose, or touch the logic board directly with your fingers, you're fine. Even if you did the latter, you'd probably be able to get away with it, motherboard Death By Static Electricity isn't as big a problem in the Irish climate as it is elsewhere.
Don't know about the springy noise -- your machine should still be under warranty, so I'd get in touch with the vendor. You might be stuck with it though, in which case a USB keyboard can bypass the problem, albeit not practical for mobile use. I think you can get replacement keyboards for the powerbook, but it will probably be pricey.