Apple ibook g4 14 inch early 2004 User Manual

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 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. 

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 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 and the 
mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below. 

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 RJ11 Modem Cable
RJ11 Modem 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
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• I/O bezel 

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 RJ11 Modem Cable
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, lift up the modem sleeve and disconnect the RJ11 
modem cable from the modem board. 
2. Guide the cable up through the metal channel.
3. While supporting the computer assembly, slide the modem port forward and off of the 
logic board. 
4. Install the replacement RJ11 modem cable, and reassemble and test the computer. 

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 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
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case 

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 Hard Drive • Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the hard drive and how the 
ribbon cable is routed.
2. Tilt up the computer assembly and disconnect the hard drive cable from the underside 
of the logic board. 
3.Important: To avoid pinching the cable, perform the remaining steps with the end of 
the cable hanging free over a table edge. 

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 Hard Drive4. Remove the four identical screws at the hard drive bracket.
5. From the bracket side, tilt up the hard drive, and hold it by the sides of the drive.
Warning: Handle the hard drive at the sides only. Do not touch or press 
anywhere else on the drive. 

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 Hard Drive 6. Route the end of the hard drive cable through the opening in the computer frame.
7. Disconnect the hard drive brackets (with grommets attached) by pulling them straight 
off the drive.
Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer both brackets (including the 
grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the screw heads. 

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 Hard Drive8. Warning: Handle the hard drive at the sides only. Do not touch or press 
anywhere else on the drive.
Warning: If the ribbon cable connector is pulled out unevenly, some connector 
pins could become bent and damaged.
Using even force, pull the looped handle to disconnect the ribbon cable from the 
connector on the end of the hard drive.
9. Remove the four black Torx T8 screws from the ends of the hard drive, and transfer the 
screws to the replacement...

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 Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch)
Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch)
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
• Top shield