Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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Display Clutch Cover
3. Tilt up the display assembly and pull straight down on the display clutch cover to
remove the clutch cover from the display assembly.
Note: There are two thin, small, plastic clutch caps that fit into the ends o\
f the clutch
cover. The clutch caps might fall off as you remove the clutch cover. Be\
careful not to
lose the clutch caps.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-135.png "Page 136
135 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Display Clutch Cover
3. Tilt up the display assembly and pull straight down on the display clutch cover to
remove the clutch cover from the display assembly.
Note: There are two thin, small, plastic clutch caps that fit into the ends o\
f the clutch
cover. The clutch caps might fall off as you remove the clutch cover. Be\
careful not to
lose the clutch caps.")
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Display Clutch Cover 4. Note the proper placement of the left and right clutch caps. The caps are unique for
each side and are not interchangeable. A molded marking on the inner side of the
clutch caps helps identify their intended location in the display assembly. For instance,
• A marking of R1 indicates it is the right clutch cap (right side of c\
lutch when display is viewed from the front).
• A marking of L2 indicates it is the left clutch cap (left...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-136.png "Page 137
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Display Clutch Cover 4. Note the proper placement of the left and right clutch caps. The caps are unique for
each side and are not interchangeable. A molded marking on the inner side of the
clutch caps helps identify their intended location in the display assembly. For instance,
• A marking of R1 indicates it is the right clutch cap (right side of c\
lutch when display is viewed from the front).
• A marking of L2 indicates it is the left clutch cap (left...")
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Display Clutch Cover
5. 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 s\
hown
in this procedure.
Replacement Note: When installing the replacement clutch...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-137.png "Page 138
137 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Display Clutch Cover
5. 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 s\
hown
in this procedure.
Replacement Note: When installing the replacement clutch...")
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Display Shield 7. Peel up the tape that anchors the folded mesh strip of the LVDS cable to the shield.
Important: The mesh strip threads from underneath the display shield through a
small slit in the shield. Make sure the strip is arranged the same way w\
hen
reassembling the display.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-142.png "Page 143
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Display Shield 7. Peel up the tape that anchors the folded mesh strip of the LVDS cable to the shield.
Important: The mesh strip threads from underneath the display shield through a
small slit in the shield. Make sure the strip is arranged the same way w\
hen
reassembling the display.")
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 140 Display Shield 3. Notice the U-shaped notches on the sides of the bezel. 4. Remove the four 3.5-mm long Phillips screws (two on each side) from the display shield. (Move aside any cables or tape that partially block access to the screws.)
141 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Display Shield 5. Peel up the tape that holds the shield to the bezel brace. 6. Note the LCD panel cable routing. Peel up the tape.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 142 Display Shield 7. Peel up the tape that anchors the folded mesh strip of the LVDS cable to the shield. Important: The mesh strip threads from underneath the display shield through a small slit in the shield. Make sure the strip is arranged the same way w\ hen reassembling the display.
143 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Display Shield 8. With the tape around the borders of the shield loosened or removed, lift up the shield, being careful not to bend it. Be careful if the foil tape catches on the LVDS cable. 9. Install the replacement display shield and tape, and reassemble and test the computer.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 144 LCD Panel LCD Panel 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 • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board
145 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart LCD Panel • Top case • Top shield • Modem • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield 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. Place the display assembly face down on a soft cloth. 2. On the back of the LCD panel, grasp the LVDS connector cable, and gently pull the cable to disconnect the LVDS connector from the LCD panel.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 146 LCD Panel 3. At the lower left corner of the display, remove the tape from the LCD cable to the inverter board. Important: Be sure to route the cable in the same way when installing an LCD panel\ . Important: Note that the final placement of tape in this corner overlaps the bezel\ brace, microphone cable, antenna cable, LCD cable, LCD panel, and displa\ y shield.
147 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart LCD Panel 4. Warning: When lifting the LCD panel, be careful not to strain the LCD cable. Carefully lift up the LCD panel, pivoting it where it is still connected\ to the inverter by the 2-pin LCD connector. 5. Disconnect the 2-pin LCD cable from the inverter board, and remove the LCD panel.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 148 LCD Panel 6. Install the replacement LCD panel, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: When servicing the display, you may encounter more than one version of the LCD panel. The replacement instructions, however, are the\ same for all versions of the display.
149 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Microphone Cable Microphone Cable Tools • Soft cloth • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you remove from the display assembly, 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 • Memory card • Bottom case