Apple ibook g4 12 inch late 2004 User Manual

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 Display Clutch Cover
Procedure
Important: Although the display pictured in this section may appear different from the 
display you are working on, the steps are the same.
1. With the display module lying face up on a soft cloth, use either a 5/32 hex driver or a 
Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the four screws (two on each side) from the display 
housing.     
2. Using a black stick, pry up the bezel from the display housing. Carefully work the black 
stick...

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 Display Clutch Cover 3.Warning: When lifting the assembly, be careful not to strain the cables.
With the bezel assembly loosened, grasp the display clutch cover and raise the 
assembly off of the display housing.   
4. Place the display assembly face down on a soft cloth.  

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 Display Clutch Cover5. Peel up the tape if it covers the two screws at the clutch. Remove the two Phillips 
screws.   
6. Tilt up the display assembly and pull straight down on the display clutch cover. 
Note: There are two small, thin, plastic clutch caps that slide into the ends of the 
clutch cover. The clutch caps might fall off as you remove the clutch cover. Be careful 
not to lose the clutch caps.
Note: The clutch caps are mirror images of each other....

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 Display Clutch Cover 7. Install the replacement display clutch cover, and reassemble and test the computer.
Warning: When installing the replacement clutch cover, be careful not to strain 
or pinch the cables. Make sure they fit easily into the recessed area on both 
ends of the clutch cover.
Note: The bundled cables on your display might look somewhat different than shown. 

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 Display Clutch CoverReplacement Note: When installing the replacement clutch cover, hold the cables 
and clutch cap in place as you slide the clutch cover over them.
Make sure the clutch cap on each side of the clutch cover is firmly seated before 
installing the two screws. 

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 Inverter Board
Inverter Board
Tools
• Soft cloth
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
Replacement Note: If the tape you remove from this assembly is worn and cannot be 
reused, use new Kapton tape (Apple part number 922-5025).
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
•...

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 Inverter Board
Procedure
1. With the bezel assembly lying on a soft cloth, disconnect the data cable from the right 
end of the inverter board at CN1.      
2. Using a black stick, peel up the pieces of tape. 
Replacement Note: Note the position of the inverter board and cables for the 
installation of the replacement inverter board.    

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 Inverter Board 3.Warning: When lifting the inverter board, be careful not to pinch the cables that 
are routed above the board.
• Use a black stick to pry up the inverter board.    
Replacement Note: The inverter board is held to the bezel assembly with double-
sided tape on each end of the board. Use new double-sided tape when installing the 
replacement inverter board. 
4. Install the replacement inverter board, and reassemble and test the computer....

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 Antenna Board
Antenna Board
Tools
• Soft cloth
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
Replacement Note: If the tape you remove from this assembly is worn and cannot be 
reused, use new Kapton tape (Apple part number 922-5025).
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case...

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 Antenna Board
Procedure
1. With the bezel assembly lying on a soft cloth, peel up the tape from the antenna 
board.    
2. Note the placement of the antenna board and the routing of the cables that are 
soldered to and run along the bottom of the antenna board.