Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-146.png "Page 147
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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.")
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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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-147.png "Page 148
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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.")
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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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-148.png "Page 149
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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.")
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Microphone Cable
3. Thread the loose end of the microphone cable between the gray antenna cable and
the inverter cable.
Note: Note that the black microphone cable is thicker than the black antenna \
cable.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-151.png "Page 152
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3. Thread the loose end of the microphone cable between the gray antenna cable and
the inverter cable.
Note: Note that the black microphone cable is thicker than the black antenna \
cable.")
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7. Install the replacement microphone cable, and reassemble and test the computer.
Important: Make sure it is positioned with the black pad up before installing it i\
n the
recessed area of the bezel brace.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-153.png "Page 154
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7. Install the replacement microphone cable, and reassemble and test the computer.
Important: Make sure it is positioned with the black pad up before installing it i\
n the
recessed area of the bezel brace.")
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 150 Microphone Cable • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield • Modem • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield Procedure 1. Near the middle of the microphone cable, remove the tape that bundles the LVDS cable with the microphone cable. 2. Peel up any tape that secures the microphone cable to the bottom of the bezel brace.
151 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Microphone Cable 3. Thread the loose end of the microphone cable between the gray antenna cable and the inverter cable. Note: Note that the black microphone cable is thicker than the black antenna \ cable.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 152 Microphone Cable 4. Pivot the left side of the display assembly toward you, and guide the microphone cable out of the tabs that hold it along the left side of the bezel. 5. Use a black stick to pry up the microphone from its holder. Replacement Note: When installing the replacement microphone, note that the square padded side of the microphone faces up. 6. Before reinstalling the microphone cable, ensure that the rectangular, black pad is adhered to the back of the microphone. Important: If you are installing a replacement microphone cable, peel up the black\ pad from the original microphone, and stick it on the new microphone.
153 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Microphone Cable 7. Install the replacement microphone cable, and reassemble and test the computer. Important: Make sure it is positioned with the black pad up before installing it i\ n the recessed area of the bezel brace.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 154 LVDS Cable LVDS 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 • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board
155 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart LVDS Cable • Top case • Top shield • Modem • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield Procedure 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 - 156 LVDS Cable 3. At the other middle of the LVDS cable, remove the tape that bundles the LVDS cable with the microphone cable. 4. Remove the LVDS cable from the bezel assembly.
157 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart LVDS Cable 5. Install the replacement LVDS cable, and reassemble and test the computer. Important: When reassembling the display, be sure to thread the mesh strip on the \ LVDS cable through the small slit in the display shield. Then apply tape\ over the mesh strip, as shown.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 158 AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Antenna Cables AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Antenna Cables Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • 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
159 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Antenna Cables • Keyboard and RAM shield • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield • Modem • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield • Microphone cable Procedure 1. From the bottom of the bezel brace, note the routing of the black and gray antenna cables and antenna receptors.