Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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167 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Inverter Cable
2. Peel away the tape that binds the inverter cable to the antenna cables. Remove the
gray and black antenna cables where they overlap the inverter cable.
Important: Note how the individual cables overlap where they exit the display: gra\
y
antenna cable crosses over black antenna cable; black antenna cable thre\
ads under
the green inverter cable. Replace the cables in the same orientation.
3. Note how the silver colored mesh tab at the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-167.png "Page 168
167 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Inverter Cable
2. Peel away the tape that binds the inverter cable to the antenna cables. Remove the
gray and black antenna cables where they overlap the inverter cable.
Important: Note how the individual cables overlap where they exit the display: gra\
y
antenna cable crosses over black antenna cable; black antenna cable thre\
ads under
the green inverter cable. Replace the cables in the same orientation.
3. Note how the silver colored mesh tab at the...")
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171 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Inverter Board
3. Pry up the board at the other end, and remove it from the bezel.
Important: The inverter board is wrapped, as shown, with mylar and/or tape. Do not\
unwrap the board.
Replacement Note: Make sure the underside of the board has sufficient adhesive on
both ends.
Important: On the inner side of the bezel, near the lower left corner, notice the \
inverted L that is molded into the bezel. When installing the replacem\
ent inverter
board,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-171.png "Page 172
171 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Inverter Board
3. Pry up the board at the other end, and remove it from the bezel.
Important: The inverter board is wrapped, as shown, with mylar and/or tape. Do not\
unwrap the board.
Replacement Note: Make sure the underside of the board has sufficient adhesive on
both ends.
Important: On the inner side of the bezel, near the lower left corner, notice the \
inverted L that is molded into the bezel. When installing the replacem\
ent inverter
board,...")
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iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 174
Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly 3.
Caution: When removing the bezel brace, it can catch on the shielded area where
the microphone was located—at the upper left side of the bezel brace. Use caution
during removal and replacement so the foil microphone shield does not become
damaged.
Carefully lift the 3-sided bezel brace with clutch assembly off of the b\
ezel.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-174.png "Page 175
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 174
Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly 3.
Caution: When removing the bezel brace, it can catch on the shielded area where
the microphone was located—at the upper left side of the bezel brace. Use caution
during removal and replacement so the foil microphone shield does not become
damaged.
Carefully lift the 3-sided bezel brace with clutch assembly off of the b\
ezel.")
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Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly
4.
Important: Before installing the screws in the replacement bezel brace, verify that
there is a rectangular magnet on the lower left corner of the bezel brace. The magnet
should be secure and flush within the small shield on the bezel brace, as shown.
If the magnet is not on the replacement bezel brace, transfer it from th\
e old brace to
the new brace with the single 3.5-mm long screw and bracket.
5. Install the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-175.png "Page 176
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Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly
4.
Important: Before installing the screws in the replacement bezel brace, verify that
there is a rectangular magnet on the lower left corner of the bezel brace. The magnet
should be secure and flush within the small shield on the bezel brace, as shown.
If the magnet is not on the replacement bezel brace, transfer it from th\
e old brace to
the new brace with the single 3.5-mm long screw and bracket.
5. Install the...")
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 170 Inverter Board • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield • Display LCD panel • Microphone cable • LVDS cable • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna cable • Inverter cable Procedure 1. Remove any strips of tape from the inverter board, and note that the ends of the board stick to the bezel with adhesive. 2. Starting at one end of the inverter board, use a black stick to remove the inverter board from its place in the bezel.
171 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Inverter Board 3. Pry up the board at the other end, and remove it from the bezel. Important: The inverter board is wrapped, as shown, with mylar and/or tape. Do not\ unwrap the board. Replacement Note: Make sure the underside of the board has sufficient adhesive on both ends. Important: On the inner side of the bezel, near the lower left corner, notice the \ inverted L that is molded into the bezel. When installing the replacem\ ent inverter board, make sure you align the upper left corner of the board with the m\ olded marking. 4. Install the replacement inverter board and cable, and reassemble and test the computer.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 172 Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver Replacement Note: If the tape you remove from this assembly is worn and cannot be reused, use new Kapton tape (Apple part number 922-5025). Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield
173 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield • Modem • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield • Display LCD panel • Microphone cable • LVDS cable • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna cables • Inverter cable • Inverter board Procedure Note: Although your bezel assembly might appear somewhat different than shown, the steps to follow are the same. 1. With the bezel assembly lying on a soft cloth, remove any pieces of tape. 2. From the bezel brace, remove the following Phillips screws: • five 4.5-mm long screws • 3-mm long screw at the right side of the brace. Replacement Note: Install screws in a counter-clockwise direction, starting at the top left corner of the bezel brace.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 174 Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly 3. Caution: When removing the bezel brace, it can catch on the shielded area where the microphone was located—at the upper left side of the bezel brace. Use caution during removal and replacement so the foil microphone shield does not become damaged. Carefully lift the 3-sided bezel brace with clutch assembly off of the b\ ezel.
175 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly 4. Important: Before installing the screws in the replacement bezel brace, verify that there is a rectangular magnet on the lower left corner of the bezel brace. The magnet should be secure and flush within the small shield on the bezel brace, as shown. If the magnet is not on the replacement bezel brace, transfer it from th\ e old brace to the new brace with the single 3.5-mm long screw and bracket. 5. Install the replacement bezel brace with clutch assembly, and reassemble and test the computer.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 176 Display Bezel Display Bezel Tools With all preliminary steps performed, the only tool is a soft cloth. 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
177 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Display Bezel • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card • Display module • Display rear housing • Display clutch cover • Display shield • Display LCD panel • Microphone cable • LVDS cable • AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna cables • Inverter cable • Inverter board • Bezel brace with clutch assembly Procedure With all preliminary steps performed, the bezel is the remaining part. 1. Make sure the replacement bezel is free of dust or debris. 2. Install the replacement display bezel, and reassemble and test the computer.
© 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Service Source Additional Procedures iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005)
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Additional Procedures Checking the Optical Drive Cable Checking the Optical Drive Cable Important: 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 of this computer, be sure to check the optical drive cable and replace it, if necessary. Affected Computers • iBook G4 (12-inch Late 2004) • iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • Yellow tape (thin electrical tape to prevent contact with the metal frame) Note: To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).