Apple ibook g4 12 inch late 2004 User Manual
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 70 Top ShieldImportant: Some optical drive flex cables carry the potential of an electrical short that would manifest as an optical drive error. Whenever you remove the top shield from this computer, be sure to check the optical drive cable and replace it, if necessary. For complete instructions, refer to the procedure Checking the Optical Drive Cable in the Additional Procedures chapter.
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71 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart I/O Bezel I/O Bezel 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 • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 72 I/O Bezel Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two screws from the I/O bezel. 2. Remove the I/O bezel from the computer frame. Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that the I/O bezel is level and fits over all ports.
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73 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart I/O Bezel 3. Install the replacement I/O bezel, and reassemble and test the computer. Note: When installing the replacement I/O bezel, make sure the bezel shield and the mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below.
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 74 RJ11 Modem Cable RJ11 Modem Cable Tools • Soft cloth • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location 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 • I/O bezel
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75 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart RJ11 Modem Cable Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, lift up the modem sleeve and disconnect the RJ11 modem cable from the modem board. 2. Guide the cable up through the metal channel. 3. While supporting the computer assembly, slide the modem port forward and off of the logic board. 4. Install the replacement RJ11 modem cable, and reassemble and test the computer.
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 76 Hard Drive Hard Drive Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • Torx T8 screwdriver Note: To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield
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77 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart Hard Drive • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the hard drive and how the ribbon cable is routed. 2. Tilt up the computer assembly and disconnect the hard drive cable from the underside of the logic board. Replacement Note: If tape is used over the connector, reapply it when installing the hard drive. 3.Important: To...
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iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart - 78 Hard Drive4. Remove the two identical screws at the hard drive bracket. 5. From the bracket side, tilt up the hard drive, and hold it by the sides of the drive. Warning: Handle the hard drive at the sides only. Do not touch or press anywhere else on the drive.
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79 - iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) Take Apart Hard Drive 6. Route the end of the hard drive cable through the opening in the computer frame. 7. Disconnect the hard drive bracket (with grommets attached) by pulling it straight off the drive. Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer the bracket (including the grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the screw heads.