Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual

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 Foot and Foot Socket  
Note:  
 If a portion of the rubber foot remains on the bottom case, use tweezers or 
needlenose pliers to carefully remove it.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw and socket from the bottom case.
4. Repeat for the remaining two feet if you are replacing them or removing the bottom  case. 

 
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iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart  Foot and Foot Socket 
Replacing the Feet and Sockets
 
1. Install the new socket. For the best  fit, do not reuse the old socket.
 
Replacement Note:    
When replacing the socket, notice the wedge area on the 
bottom of the socket and the matching wedge area in the bottom case. Pos\
ition the 
socket in the bottom case to align the wedge areas. You might need to ro\
tate the 
socket slightly until it sits flat into the bottom case. 
2. 
With the socket...

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 Foot and Foot Socket 4. Install the matching foot by aligning it to the matching areas in the socket. With gentle 
even pressure, press the foot onto the socket.
5. Reassemble and test the computer. 

 
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iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart  Keyboard and RAM Shield 
Keyboard and RAM Shield
 
Tools
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• Jeweler’s  flat-blade screwdriv er (if keyboard is locked)
• Small soft cloth 
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, remove the battery. 

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 Keyboard and RAM Shield 
Procedure
 
1. Raise the display so you can access the keyboard.
2. Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab next to the Num  Lock key, is not in the locked position. The iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, 
so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step.
To unlock the keyboard, turn the screw 1/2 turn. 

 
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iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart  Keyboard and RAM Shield
3. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left 
of the F1 and F12 keys), then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly, and toward 
the display.
4. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest. 

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 Keyboard and RAM Shield 5. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity, 
as shown.  
Important:   
To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by 
touching the computer’s framework before you touch any parts or insta\
ll any 
components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building bac\
k up in your 
body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installat\
ion...

 
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iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart  Keyboard and RAM Shield
7. Lift the RAM shield out of the computer. 
8. Locate the keyboard cable connector.
9. Firmly grasp the cable, and carefully pull it straight up until the connector releases.
 
Important:  
 Pull straight up; do not twist or pull the cable sideways.   
Note:  
 If necessary, use your fingers to pry up the connector from side to sid\
e.  

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 Keyboard and RAM Shield 10. Install the replacement keyboard and RAM shield.
Make sure the replacement keyboard is firmly seated:
• Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case.
• Hold the keyboard at a 45-degree angle above the keyboard opening, and i\
nsert the tabs on the bottom edge of the keyboard into the slot under the edge\
 of the 
opening.
•  
Important:  
 Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests...

 
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iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart  Memory Card 
Memory Card
 
Warning: Memory cards come in various speci fications. Only install memory cards 
that are approved for this computer. 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure. 
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery
• Keyboard and RAM shield (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable)