Apple ibook g4 14 inch late 2004 User Manual

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 Fan4. Lift up the fan from the computer.   
5. Install the replacement fan, and reassemble and test the computer.  

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 Top Case
Top Case
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Soft cloth
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized recommended for optical drive screws)
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
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...

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 Top Case• Memory
• Bottom case 
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the following screws: 
• Three 4.5-mm long screws with beveled heads at optical drive slot-load area
• Three 3.5-mm long screws
• Four 14.5-mm long screws
• One 12-mm long screw
Replacement Note: When replacing the screws, install them in the order shown. 

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 Top Case 2. Turn over the computer. Using a black stick, pry up the sides of the trackpad cable 
connector to release the trackpad cable.
3. Remove the three screws from the keyboard well:
• Two identical 4.5-mm long Phillips screws
• One 3.5-mm long Phillips screw at lower left corner 

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 Top Case4. Use a soft cloth to protect the computer.
5. Using a black stick, begin to carefully separate the top case from the computer 
assembly.
Reposition the computer as you work around the top case to open up the seam that 
joins the top case and bottom case.
6. While continuing to loosen the top case, use caution around the battery bay. If 
necessary, flex the inner frame to release that corner of the top case. 

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 Top Case 7.Warning: The top case is connected to the computer assembly with delicate 
cables. Do not remove the top case until the cables are disconnected (see the 
next steps). 
With most of the top case loosened, place the top case off center so you can access 
the trackpad cable. Use a black stick to disconnect the trackpad cable.
Warning: When performing this step, make sure the speaker cable and shorter 
power switch cable are not strained.  

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 Top Case8. With the speaker cable and power cable still attached, carefully reposition the top case 
so you can access the two remaining cables. 
9. Use a black stick to carefully disconnect the cables from the logic board.
10. Remove the top case from the computer. 

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 Top Case 11. Before installing the replacement top case, make sure it includes the following: 
• Speaker set
• Power button and board (under left speaker)
• Speaker cable and power switch cable
• Trackpad assembly with board and cable
• Display latch
• Sleep magnet (on palm rest below left speaker)
–Replacement Note: The sleep magnet can pop off during the top case removal. 
Make sure the sleep magnet is in place when replacing the top case.   
12.Important:...

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 Top Case13. Install the replacement top case, and reassemble and test the computer.
Note: When installing the replacement top case, connect the power switch cable 
connector (the shorter cable) first. Then connect the speaker cable connector. Do not 
strain the cables.
Warning: When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables 
as you press the top case back onto the computer. Check that the top case 
shows no raised surfaces and is fully...

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 Sleep Light Board
Sleep Light 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 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case