Apple ibook g4 12 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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57 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Top Shield
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the
fifteen 3-mm long Phillips screws:
Replacement Note: When replacing the shield, install the screws in the order shown.
Important: When replacing screw number 12, make sure the reed switch cable is not \
blocking the screw opening.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-57.png "Page 58
57 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Top Shield
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the
fifteen 3-mm long Phillips screws:
Replacement Note: When replacing the shield, install the screws in the order shown.
Important: When replacing screw number 12, make sure the reed switch cable is not \
blocking the screw opening.")
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59 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Top Shield
Replacement Note:
With the top shield removed, check the hard drive stiffener.
Make sure it has a thin, foam strip backing. The stiffener can become lo\
ose. Make
sure it is positioned over the hard drive and frame before replacing the\
top shield.
If the foam backing is missing, order a trackpad kit (Apple part number\
076-1078),
and replace the stiffener with one from the kit.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-59.png "Page 60
59 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Top Shield
Replacement Note:
With the top shield removed, check the hard drive stiffener.
Make sure it has a thin, foam strip backing. The stiffener can become lo\
ose. Make
sure it is positioned over the hard drive and frame before replacing the\
top shield.
If the foam backing is missing, order a trackpad kit (Apple part number\
076-1078),
and replace the stiffener with one from the kit.")
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63 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
I/O Bezel
3. Install the replacement I/O bezel, and reassemble and test the computer.
Note: When installing the replacement I/O bezel, make sure the bezel shield a\
nd the
mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38813/w64_ibook-g4-12-inch-mid-2005-63.png "Page 64
63 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
I/O Bezel
3. Install the replacement I/O bezel, and reassemble and test the computer.
Note: When installing the replacement I/O bezel, make sure the bezel shield a\
nd the
mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below.")
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 60 Top Shield 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 from this computer, be sure to check the optical drive cable and replace it, if necessary. For complete instructions, refer to the procedure Checking the Optical Drive Cable in the Additional Procedures chapter.
61 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart I/O Bezel I/O Bezel 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 • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 62 I/O Bezel Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two screws from the I/O bezel. 2. Remove the I/O bezel from the computer frame. Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that the I/O bezel is level and fits over all ports.
63 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart I/O Bezel 3. Install the replacement I/O bezel, and reassemble and test the computer. Note: When installing the replacement I/O bezel, make sure the bezel shield a\ nd the mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 64 RJ11 Modem Cable RJ11 Modem Cable Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Needlenose pliers • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case
65 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart RJ11 Modem Cable • Top shield • I/O bezel Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the 3-mm long screw from the small shield. 2. Remove the small shield.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 66 RJ11 Modem Cable 3. Locate the modem cable connector at the modem board. 4. Use a black stick or needlenose pliers to disconnect the RJ11 modem cable from the modem board.
67 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart RJ11 Modem Cable 5. Guide the cable up through the metal channel of the modem shield. 6. While supporting the computer assembly, slide the modem port forward and off of the logic board. 7. Install the replacement RJ11 modem cable, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: Make sure you install the small shield after installing the RJ11 modem cable.
iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 68 Hard Drive Hard Drive Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • Torx T8 screwdriver Note: To organize the screws you remove from the computer, 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
69 - iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Hard Drive • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield Procedure 1. Remove the six identical 4.5-mm long screws: • four from the hard drive brackets • two from the holder over the hard drive connector 2. Lift off the holder from the hard drive connector. Replacement Note: Be sure to reinstall the connector holder when replacing the hard drive.