Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual

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 How to Remove a Stuck Disc from the Slot-Load 
How to Remove a Stuck Disc 
from the Slot-Load Drive
The following instructions explain how to remove a disc that is stuck in the slot-load optical 
drive. 
Important:  When a disc becomes stuck in the slot-load optical drive, it makes the drive 
unusable. Make sure you have a replacement drive available.
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• ESD wriststrap and mat
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
•...

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Procedure
1. Remove the four identical screws that hold the top cover to the drive.
2. Slide the top cover approximately 2 mm toward the back of the drive. Lift up the top 
cover to remove it. 

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 How to Remove a Stuck Disc from the Slot-Load  3. Check the placement of the disc. It is either clamped to the turntable at the center of 
the disc, or it is wedged under one or more posts at the outer edge of the disc. 
4. Holding the edge of the disc, press on the center clamp or hold the posts steady as  you remove the disc from the drive. 
Important:  Do not touch any key components located near the disc.
5. Replace the top cover on the drive so that the...

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 Display Module
Display Module
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
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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 Display Module • Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the routing of the thin, black microphone cable 
and the LVDS (low voltage data signal) cable. 
2. Disconnect the microphone cable from the logic board near the hard drive. 
3. Pull up the  flexible tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the logic board. 
4. Peel up any...

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6. Remove the 3.5-mm long screw that anchors the LVDS cable tab to the computer 
frame.
7. Holding the connector end of the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna cables, carefully  lift them up from the corner space between the heatsink and the memory card slot. 
Caution:   Tugging on the cables could damage them.
8. Peel off any tape that holds the antenna cables to the frame. 

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 Display Module 9. Place the computer assembly on its side.
10. Without straining the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna cables, carefully thread them 
through the opening between the optical drive and frame.
11. At the other side of the computer assembly, allow the antenna cables to hang. 
12. Peel up the tape, and disconnect the inverter cable from the underside of the logic  board. 

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13.
Warning:  To prevent damage, support the display while performing this step.
Remove the screw at each display hinge.
14. Warning: When lifting the display, be careful not to strain the cables. Remove the display from the computer chassis. 

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 Display Module 15. Install the display module, and reassemble and test the computer. 

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 Vent Cover
Vent Cover
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card
• Display