Apple ibook g4 14 inch mid 2005 User Manual

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 Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly 3.
Caution:   When removing the bezel brace, it can catch on the shielded area where 
the microphone was located—at the upper left side of the bezel brace. Use caution 
during removal and replacement so the microphone shield does not become 
damaged.
Carefully lift the 3-sided bezel brace with clutch assembly off of the b\
ezel.    

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 Bezel Brace with Clutch Assembly
4. Install the replacement bezel brace with clutch assembly, and reassemble and test the 
computer.
Important:  Before installing the screws in the replacement bezel brace, verify tha\
t 
there is a rectangular magnet on the lower left corner of the bezel brac\
e. The magnet 
should be secure and flush within the small shield on the bezel brace, a\
s shown. 

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 Display Bezel
Display Bezel
Tools
With all preliminary steps performed, the only tool is a soft cloth.
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 

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 Display Bezel
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card
• Display module
• Display rear housing
• Display clutch cover
• Display shield
• Display LCD panel 
• Microphone cable 
• LVDS cable
• AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna cables
• Inverter cable
• Inverter board
• Bezel brace with clutch assembly
Procedure
With all preliminary steps performed, the bezel is the remaining part.
1. Make sure the replacement bezel is free of dust or debris.
2. Install the replacement...

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Service Source
Troubleshooting
 
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) 

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1
 
 Symptom Charts 
Symptom Charts
 
How to Use the Symptom Charts
  The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you diagnose speci fic symptoms 
related to the product. 
The steps to solve a symptom are listed sequentially. You might not need to perform every 
step before the symptom is solved. Start with the  first step, and then test for the symptom. 
If the symptom persists, replace any modules you removed, go to the next step, and test...

 
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iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Troubleshooting  Symptom Charts
4. Replace with known-good AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card.
5. Replace logic board. 
Poor AirPort  reception
 
1. Refer to Knowledge Base article 88258: PowerBook G4: How to Optimize AirPort reception.
2.
 
Important:
 
 The AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card has speci fic handling precautions. 
Make sure you review the section AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card in the Take Apart 
chapter before continuing.
Reseat AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth...

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3
 
 Symptom Charts 
Short battery life
  Refer to Knowledge Base article 114154: SOP: Battery Screening Process--Worldwide. 
Error Beeps
 
The computer automatically performs a power-on self test when it is turned on after being 
fully shut down (not a restart). This section describes what to do if beeps are heard during 
the startup.  
Note:  
 The computer has a memory expansion slot that accepts a 1.25-inch (or shorter) 
PC-2700S or better, SO-DIMM...

 
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iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Troubleshooting  Symptom Charts
• If symptom does NOT repeat, replace RAM card. 
• If symptom repeats, replace logic board.
3. If no RAM card is installed, replace logic board.
Related articles: 58442: Power On Self-Test Beep Definition - Part 2
111772: iBook (Dual USB): Beeps Are Heard at Startup (one to four bee\
ps) 
Hard Drive
 
Hard drive will not initialize
 
1. Boot from iBook Software Install CD and see if the hard drive mounts on the desktop.
2. Boot from...

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5
 
 Symptom Charts 
Keyboard
 
No response from any key on keyboard
 
1. Remove any connected peripherals.
2. Visually verify that no keys are stuck in the down position.
3. Boot from a Mac OS system CD to verify that it is not a software problem.
4. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the keyboard connector and inspect connectors.
5. Replace keyboard.
6. Replace logic board. 
The keyboard lock is damaged or wont lock
 
1. Verify that keyboard is...