Apple ibook g4 14 inch mid 2005 User Manual

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 Display Module 5. Starting at the microphone cable connector, carefully pull up on the cable to remove it 
from the computer assembly.
Note:  The image below shows the correct cable routing with the AirPort Extrem\
e/
Bluetooth card in place. However, you need to remove the Y-shaped card h\
older to 
release the microphone cable. 

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6. Carefully route the AirPort antenna cable out from under the optical drive.
7. Peel off any tape that holds the cables to the frame.
8. Without straining the cables, lift them up from the logic board.
9. While supporting the display, turn over the computer, and disconnect the inverter 
cable from the underside of the logic board. 

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 Display Module 10.
Warning:  To prevent damage, support the display while performing this step.
Remove the screw at each display hinge.
11. Warning: When lifting the display, be careful not to strain the cables. Remove the display from the computer chassis.
12. Install the display module, and reassemble and test the computer. 

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Replacement Note:
 As you reassemble the computer, make sure cables are 
secure, and the cables from the display are routed as shown. 

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 Vent Cover
Vent Cover
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card
• Display 

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Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the vent cover screws.
2. Remove the vent cover from the computer assembly.
3. Install the replacement vent cover, and reassemble and test the computer. 

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 Heatsink
Heatsink
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
• #4 hex nut driver or needlenose pliers   
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• Memory card
• Bottom case 
• Bottom shield 

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 Heatsink
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card
Procedure
1. With the computer assembly on a soft cloth, remove the following from the heatsink:
• Two 7-mm long hex nuts with captive springs
• One 4.5-mm long Phillips screw
• Three 3-mm long Phillips screws
• Two 6-mm long Phillips screws
Important:  When installing the two hex nuts with captive springs, install the left\
 one 
half way, then install the right one...

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 Heatsink 2. Remove the vent cover screws.
3.
Caution:   Carefully tilt up the vent cover only as far as it will go. Forcing the vent cover 
could crack it. 

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4. Before removing the heatsink, carefully pull up the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna 
cables from the corner of the thermal plate near the memory slot. 
Caution:   Skipping this step could damage the antenna cables.
5. Begin to lift up the heatsink, being careful where the copper pipe  fits between the 
standoff and the vent cover.