Apple ibook g4 12 inch late 2004 User Manual
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 40 How to Add Spiral Tubing to Protect the Inverter Ca- How to Add Spiral Tubing to Protect the Inverter Cable The inverter cable can be pinched or damaged during reassembly of the bottom case. To protect the inverter cable, add spiral tubing to the cable, as shown in this procedure. Note: Images in this section are representative of iBook models. Important: Do not pull, twist, or strain the cable as you perform this procedure. Tools • Soft cloth • Black...
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41 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart How to Add Spiral Tubing to Protect the Inverter Ca- 3. Release the cable from the channel in the frame. 4. Holding the cable steady, wrap the spiral tubing around the cable at the clutch. 5. Make sure the tubing covers the cable where it exits the display. 6. Route the cable through the channel in the frame, and connect it to the logic board.
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 42 How to Add Spiral Tubing to Protect the Inverter Ca-7.Important: Create enough slack in the cable near the connector to relieve tension on the cable. Secure the connector and cable with a strip of Kapton tape, as shown. 8. Reassemble and test the computer.
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43 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart DC-In Board DC-In Board Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 44 DC-In Board Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, disconnect the DC-in cable from the underside of the logic board. 2. Remove any tape that holds the cable to the frame or logic board. 3. Route the cable from the guides in the chassis.
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45 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart DC-In Board 4. Remove the two identical screws from the DC-in board. 5. Tilt up the DC-in board, and pivot it out of the frame. 6. Remove the DC-in board from the computer assembly.
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 46 DC-In Board7. Install the replacement DC-in board, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: The cable at the connector adheres to the logic board with Kapton tape. Re-use the tape if it is still sticky. Otherwise, replace the Kapton tape.
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47 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart Fan Fan Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 48 Fan Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove any tape that holds the fan and cable in place. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the logic board. 3. Remove the four identical screws from the fan. Replacement Note: When reassembling the computer, the replacement fan might include a piece of tape that secures the cable to the body of the fan. Make sure the tape is not blocking the fan blade movement.
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49 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart Fan 4. Lift the fan from the computer, and use a black stick to disconnect the connector from the logic board. 5. Install the replacement fan, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: Before installing the fan, make sure it is securely connected, and fresh tape is applied.