Gain experience taking apart a variety of Apple desktop computers. Learn the tips and tricks masters use to complete repairs more quickly and more accurately.

Objective
Learn how to service and support Apple desktop computers.

Who should attend?
Apple Certified Portable Technicians seeking practical take-apart experience on a variety of desktop products
Help desk personnel at schools and businesses, Mac consultants, and others wanting hands-on experience to complement the self-paced curriculum
Mac aficionados who are curious about the ins and outs of Apple technology

Students should meet the following prerequisites:
1. Current Apple Portable Technician Certification (verified at beginning of course)
2. Practical, end-user experience with Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X
3. Experience with the use of service tools needed to take apart and reassemble hardware

Description
Apple Portable Service Lab is a two-day course that builds on the foundations laid by the Apple Portable Service Self-Paced Training program. It gives students who are already experts with Macintosh troubleshooting theory, tools and resources for identifying and resolving issues with Apple portable computers. Students learn Apple portable component isolation steps, take-apart procedures, and portable-specific service guidelines: everything needed to diagnose and repair Apple portable computers.
Hands-on lab exercises with PowerBook and iBook systems provide students with a variety of opportunities to become a Mac portable expert.