03-23-2012, 07:35 PM

I have the model were the keyboard separates. I know about the tabs on the iBook but I sent the person selling the iBook keyboard on ebay a message because they had said it works for both and they confirmed that it will work on the 12" PowerBook. I offered $10. If the seller doesn't take it I'll just wait. If they do take it and it ends up not working I can return it being they told me it would so I can't lose either way. Thanks for all the input though.

03-23-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by littlecody8

I have the model were the keyboard separates. I know about the tabs on the iBook but I sent the person selling the iBook keyboard on ebay a message because they had said it works for both and they confirmed that it will work on the 12" PowerBook. I offered $10. If the seller doesn't take it I'll just wait. If they do take it and it ends up not working I can return it being they told me it would so I can't lose either way. Thanks for all the input though.

The two keyboards definitely have a different mounting system...but if the length, width, and thickness of each keyboard is the same...then either will fit into the recess in the topcase.

I guess we will have to trust the e-Bay seller who is basically saying that the ribbon cable & connector are the same.

Good Luck with the $10 offer. From what I saw on e-Bay when I searched...that would be great price for a whole keyboard.

- Nick

03-23-2012, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by pigoo3

The two keyboards definitely have a different mounting system...but if the length, width, and thickness of each keyboard is the same...then either will fit into the recess in the topcase.

I guess we will have to trust the e-Bay seller who is basically saying that the ribbon cable & connector are the same.

Good Luck with the $10 offer. From what I saw on e-Bay when I searched...that would be great price for a whole keyboard.

- Nick

Yeah, people have them way over priced on there. He had it for $25 or make an offer. Also plus $7.50 shipping. Still not bad. If he declines my offer I'll just wait for a powerbook keyboard.

03-25-2012, 09:39 PM

I have a 15 G4 PowerBook changed out a 20 gb for a 60 gb now wants to reboot constantly, and sometimes wont restart. I'm thinking there my be an grounding issue, because when top case is removed it will power cycle with no issue. any thoughts from hardware gurus...