Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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Bottom Case 9.
Warning:
To avoid damaging the sleep light and other delicate components, do
not insert the black stick too far into the computer as you free the bottom case
from the computer. Use just the tip of the black stick to pry up the bottom case.
10. Carefully work the black stick around the corners of the bottom case. The bottom case fits snugly. Use moderate force to remove the tabs from \
the slots.
11. In the battery...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-26.png "Page 27
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Bottom Case 9.
Warning:
To avoid damaging the sleep light and other delicate components, do
not insert the black stick too far into the computer as you free the bottom case
from the computer. Use just the tip of the black stick to pry up the bottom case.
10. Carefully work the black stick around the corners of the bottom case. The bottom case fits snugly. Use moderate force to remove the tabs from \
the slots.
11. In the battery...")
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12.
Note:
For this step, a black stick works best.
Loosen the tabs from the slot load area last.
Pull up on the port side of the bottom case.
Placing the black stick nearly parallel to the slot drive opening, caref\
ully free the case
from the remaining tabs at the slot drive side of the computer.
Note:
When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables as
you press the bottom case back onto the computer. Check...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-27.png "Page 28
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12.
Note:
For this step, a black stick works best.
Loosen the tabs from the slot load area last.
Pull up on the port side of the bottom case.
Placing the black stick nearly parallel to the slot drive opening, caref\
ully free the case
from the remaining tabs at the slot drive side of the computer.
Note:
When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables as
you press the bottom case back onto the computer. Check...")
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Bottom Case 13. If you are replacing any additional parts at this time, remove the two springs from the
battery compartment so they do not fall out and get lost.
Note:
When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs in the
battery compartment are in place before installing the bottom case. Each\
spring has
a plastic cap on one end. The cap should fit securely on the spring, and\
the curved
side of the cap should be positioned...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-28.png "Page 29
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Bottom Case 13. If you are replacing any additional parts at this time, remove the two springs from the
battery compartment so they do not fall out and get lost.
Note:
When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs in the
battery compartment are in place before installing the bottom case. Each\
spring has
a plastic cap on one end. The cap should fit securely on the spring, and\
the curved
side of the cap should be positioned...")
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Bottom Shield
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the four Phillips screws from the bottom case.
2. If tape is used on the bottom shield, peel up, but do not remove, any pieces of tape.
Note:
When reassembling the computer, reuse the tape to secure the replacement\
bottom shield.
Replacement Note: When reassembling the computer, install the replacement
bottom shield so that the corner of the shield closest to the ports...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-30.png "Page 31
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Bottom Shield
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the four Phillips screws from the bottom case.
2. If tape is used on the bottom shield, peel up, but do not remove, any pieces of tape.
Note:
When reassembling the computer, reuse the tape to secure the replacement\
bottom shield.
Replacement Note: When reassembling the computer, install the replacement
bottom shield so that the corner of the shield closest to the ports...")
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 30 Bottom Shield Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the four Phillips screws from the bottom case. 2. If tape is used on the bottom shield, peel up, but do not remove, any pieces of tape. Note: When reassembling the computer, reuse the tape to secure the replacement\ bottom shield. Replacement Note: When reassembling the computer, install the replacement bottom shield so that the corner of the shield closest to the ports is s\ ecured first. (With the computer oriented as shown, this corner is the uppermost righ\ t corner.) When reinstalling the screws, install them in the order shown. X
31 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Bottom Shield 3. Warning: Do not bend the bottom shield. Lift the bottom shield off the computer. 4. Note: The two springs in the battery compartment can become loose. When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs are in place before installing the bottom case. Each spring has grease on the coils, and each has a plastic cap on one end. Make sure the cap fits securely on the spring, and the curved side of the cap is positioned against the inner frame.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 32 Bottom Shield 5. Install the replacement bottom shield, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: Before installing the bottom shield, make sure cables are routed as shown.
33 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart DC-In Board DC-In Board Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 34 DC-In Board Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, disconnect the DC-in cable from the underside of the logic board. 2. Remove any tape that holds the cable to the frame or logic board. 3. Route the cable from the guides in the chassis.
35 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart DC-In Board 4. Remove the two identical 3-mm long screws from the DC-in board. 5. Tilt up the DC-in board, and pivot it out of the frame. 6. Remove the DC-in board from the computer assembly.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 36 DC-In Board 7. Install the replacement DC-in board, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: If the cable on the replacement DC-in board has double-sided adhesive, make sure the cable sticks to the underside of the logic board\ , where shown.
37 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Fan Fan Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 38 Fan Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove any tape that holds the fan and cable in place. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the logic board. 3. Remove the four identical 3.5-mm long screws from the fan. Replacement Note: When reassembling the computer, the replacement fan might include a piece of tape that secures the cable to the body of the fan. M\ ake sure the tape is not blocking the fan blade movement.
39 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Fan 4. Lift the fan from the computer frame. 5. Install the replacement fan, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: Before installing the fan, make sure it is securely connected, and fresh tape is applied. Replacement Note: When reassembling the computer, check the tape at the replacement fan. Make sure no tape is not blocking the fan blade movemen\ t.