Apple ibook g4 14 inch mid 2005 User Manual

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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
12. Important:  Make sure you transfer the original serial number label and Ethernet label 
from the old top case to the replacement top case. You can use a black stick to 
carefully peel up a corner of the...

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 Top Case
13. Install the replacement top case, and reassemble and test the computer.
Note:  When installing the replacement top case, connect the power switch cabl\
e 
connector (the shorter cable) first. Then connect the speaker cable co\
nnector. 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 cas\
e 
shows no raised surfaces and is...

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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
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case 

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 Sleep Light Board
Procedure
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the sleep light \
board connector 
on the logic board.
Note:  When reassembling the computer, make sure the sleep light board is 
positioned as shown and does not get caught between the top and bottom c\
ase.
2. Peel up any tape that may hold the cable in place.
3. Disconnect the cable that attaches the sleep light board to the logic board. Caution:   Be careful not to bend...

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 Sleep Light Board 5. Remove the sleep light board and holder from the frame.
6. Install the replacement sleep light board, and reassemble and test the computer. 

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 Display Latch
Display Latch
Tools
This procedure requires the following 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 

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 Display Latch • DC-in board
• Top case
Procedure
1. With the top case on a soft cloth, note the routing of the trackpad 
flex cable to the 
trackpad board.
2. Using your  fingernail or a black stick, tilt up the brown hinged locking connector.  

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 Display Latch
3. With the locking connector tilted up, slide out the trackpad cable. 
4. Holding the top case steady, press the latch button in and under the lip of the top case. 
You might need to  flex the latch opening somewhat to remove it from the top case. 

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 Display Latch 5. Carefully peel up the trackpad cable from the top case.
6. Install the replacement display latch by tilting it onto the trackpad assembly, pressing 
the latch button, and feeding the latch into the latch opening in the top case. Test that 
the latch button works easily. 
7. Reassemble and test the computer. Warning:  When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables 
as you press the top case back onto the computer. Check...

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 Top Shield
Top Shield
Tools
• Soft cloth
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• 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 
• Keyboard and RAM shield