Apple ibook g4 14 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 40 Battery Transfer Board Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two 7.5-mm long screws that secure the battery connector board to the computer frame. 2. Disconnect the battery transfer board from the logic board. 3. Install the replacement battery transfer board, and reassemble and test the computer.
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41 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Fan Fan Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield
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Fan
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the four identical 3.5-mm long screws that
secure the fan to the computer frame.
Replacement Note: When replacing the fan, install the four screws in a sequence
that secures the opposite corners of the fan, such as: upper right (1)\
, lower left (2),
lower right (3), upper left (4).
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the logic board.
3. Peel up any tape over the fan bracket or cable. Replacement...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w300_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-42.png "Page 43
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 42
Fan
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the four identical 3.5-mm long screws that
secure the fan to the computer frame.
Replacement Note: When replacing the fan, install the four screws in a sequence
that secures the opposite corners of the fan, such as: upper right (1)\
, lower left (2),
lower right (3), upper left (4).
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the logic board.
3. Peel up any tape over the fan bracket or cable. Replacement...")
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 42 Fan Procedure 1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the four identical 3.5-mm long screws that secure the fan to the computer frame. Replacement Note: When replacing the fan, install the four screws in a sequence that secures the opposite corners of the fan, such as: upper right (1)\ , lower left (2), lower right (3), upper left (4). 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the logic board. 3. Peel up any tape over the fan bracket or cable. Replacement...
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43 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Fan 4. 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 screw\
s)
• 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:
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iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 44
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 screw\
s)
• 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:
•...")
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 44 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 screw\ s) • 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: •...
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45 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Top Case
• 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 a\
rea
• 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.
Note: Although the model pictured in this section is not identical to the sub\
ject model,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w300_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-45.png "Page 46
45 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart
Top Case
• 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 a\
rea
• 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.
Note: Although the model pictured in this section is not identical to the sub\
ject model,...")
45 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Top Case • 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 a\ rea • 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. Note: Although the model pictured in this section is not identical to the sub\ ject model,...
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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
Replacement Caution: When replacing the screws in the keyboard well, make
sure the shortest screw is installed in the lower left corner. Using a l\
onger
screw could damage...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w300_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-46.png "Page 47
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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
Replacement Caution: When replacing the screws in the keyboard well, make
sure the shortest screw is installed in the lower left corner. Using a l\
onger
screw could damage...")
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 46 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 Replacement Caution: When replacing the screws in the keyboard well, make sure the shortest screw is installed in the lower left corner. Using a l\ onger screw could damage...
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47 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Top Case 4. 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 delicat\
e
cables. Do not remove the top case until the cables are disconnected (s\
ee 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 shor\
ter
power switch cable are not strained.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w300_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-48.png "Page 49
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 48
Top Case 7.
Warning: The top case is connected to the computer assembly with delicat\
e
cables. Do not remove the top case until the cables are disconnected (s\
ee 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 shor\
ter
power switch cable are not strained.")
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 48 Top Case 7. Warning: The top case is connected to the computer assembly with delicat\ e cables. Do not remove the top case until the cables are disconnected (s\ ee 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 shor\ ter power switch cable are not strained.
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49 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Top Case 8. 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.