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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 110
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch)3. Remove the following from the heatsink:
• Two 7-mm long hex screws with captive springs
• Two 4.5-mm long Phillips screws
• Two 3-mm long Phillips screws
• One 2-mm long Phillips screw
• One 2-mm long hex nut 
Replacement Note: When replacing the heatsink, install the screws and hex nut in 
the order shown. 

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111 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch) 4. Use a black stick to tilt up the heatsink at the opposite corners.
Warning: The heatsink pipe can bend easily. Use caution when removing or 
replacing the heatsink.
Lift the heatsink and fan out of the computer assembly.
5. Refer to the next procedure—Fan—if you are replacing the heatsink and need to 
transfer the existing fan to the new heatsink. 

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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 112
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch)6. Turn over the heatsink and note the placement of the thermal pads.
Replacement Note: Any time the heatsink is removed or a replacement heatsink is 
to be installed, make sure new thermal pads are applied in the following orientation:
• Largest pad at the top of the thermal plate
• Small rectangular pad in the middle of the thermal plate
• Mid-sized square pad at the lower end of the thermal plate
Replacement Note: If the thermal pads...

Page 114

113 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch) 7. Install the replacement heatsink, and reassemble and test the computer.
Note: When installing the replacement heatsink, make sure that the fan cable routes 
underneath the frame.  

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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 114
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)
Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch 
Early 2004)
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
• 2.0 hex nut driver or needlenose pliers   
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card 

Page 116

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 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) • Bottom case 
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• Display
• Vent cover
Procedure
1. With the computer assembly on a soft cloth, remove the tape from the fan cable. 
2. Disconnect the fan from the underside of the logic board. 

Page 117

iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 116
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)3. Remove the following from the heatsink:
• Two 7-mm long hex screws with captive springs
• Two 4.5-mm long Phillips screws
• Three 3-mm long Phillips screws
• One 2-mm long Phillips screw
• One 2-mm long hex nut 
Replacement Note: When replacing the heatsink, install the screws and hex nut in 
the order shown. 

Page 118

117 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) 4. Use a black stick to tilt up the heatsink at the opposite corners.
Warning: The heatsink pipe can bend easily. Use caution when removing or 
replacing the heatsink.
Lift the heatsink and fan out of the computer assembly.
5. Route the fan cable from underneath the computer assembly. 

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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 118
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)6. Refer to the next procedure—Fan—if you are replacing the heatsink and need to 
transfer the existing fan to the new heatsink.
7. Turn over the heatsink and note the placement of the thermal pads.
Replacement Note: Any time the heatsink is removed or a replacement heatsink is 
to be installed, make sure new thermal pads are applied in the following orientation:
• Small rectangular pad at the upper end of the thermal plate
•...

Page 120

119 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart
 Heatsink: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) Replacement Note: If the thermal pads remain on the logic board, carefully remove 
them with a black stick. Check for any thermal pad residue remaining on the chips.
8. Install the replacement heatsink, and reassemble and test the computer.
Note: When installing the replacement heatsink, make sure that the fan cable routes 
underneath the frame. 
Replacement Note: The heatsink has a small EMI clip that fits between one screw...
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