Apple ibook g4 14 inch mid 2005 User Manual

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 Display Clutch Cover 4. Tilt up the display assembly and pull straight down on the display clutch cover to 
remove the clutch cover from the display assembly.
Note:  There are two thin, small, plastic clutch caps that fit into the ends o\
f the clutch 
cover. The clutch caps might fall off as you remove the clutch cover. Be\
 careful not to 
lose the clutch caps. 

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5. Note the proper placement of the left and right clutch caps. The caps are unique for 
each side and are not interchangeable. A molded marking on the inner side of the 
clutch caps helps identify their intended location in the display assembly. For instance, 
• A marking of R1 indicates it is the right clutch cap (right side of c\
lutch when display is viewed from the front).
• A marking of L2 indicates it is the left clutch cap (left...

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 Display Clutch Cover 6. Install the replacement display clutch cover, and reassemble and test the computer.
Warning:  When installing the replacement clutch cover, be careful not to strain 
or pinch the cables. Make sure they fit easily into the recessed area on\
 both 
ends of the clutch cover.
Note:  The bundled cables on your display might look somewhat different than s\
hown 
here.
Replacement Note:  When installing the replacement clutch cover, hold the...

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 Display Shield
Display Shield
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
Note: To organize the screws you remove from the display assembly, use a tray with 
divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
Replacement Note:  If the tape you remove from this assembly is worn and cannot be 
reused, use new Kapton tape (Apple part number 922-5025).
Part Location 

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 Display Shield
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 module
• Display rear housing
• Display clutch cover (and clutch caps)
Procedure
1. Note the placement of tape on the shield.
Replacement Note:  When reassembling the display, re-use or apply new tape in the 
places...

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3. Notice the U-shaped notches on the sides of the bezel. 
4. Remove the four 3.5-mm long Phillips screws (two on each side) from the display 
shield. (Move aside any cables or tape that partially block access to the screws.)  

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 Display Shield 5. Peel up the foil tape that holds the LVDS cable to the LCD panel.    
6. Peel up the tape that anchors the folded mesh strip of the LCD cable to the shield.  

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7. Peel up the tape at the top of the shield.
8. Lift up the shield, being careful not to bend it.
9. Install the replacement display shield, and reassemble and test the computer. 

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 LCD Panel
LCD Panel
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
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board 

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 LCD Panel
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card
• Display module
• Display rear housing
• Display clutch cover
• Display shield
Procedure
Important:
 Although the display pictured in this section may appear different from the 
display you are working on, the steps are the same.
1. Place the display assembly face down on a soft cloth. 
2. On the back of the LCD panel, grasp both sides of the LVDS connector, and gently 
rock and pull...