Apple ibook g4 14 inch mid 2005 User Manual
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9.
Warning: If the connector is pulled off too quickly, some connector pins could
become bent and damaged.
Using gentle force, loosen one end of the connector just a bit, then loosen the other
end. Carefully rock the connector in small, even increments to gradually\
disconnect it
from the hard drive.
Important: If the hard drive pins become bent, use a black stick or jeweler’s f\
lat-
blade screwdriver to carefully straighten the pins.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-75.png "Page 76
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9.
Warning: If the connector is pulled off too quickly, some connector pins could
become bent and damaged.
Using gentle force, loosen one end of the connector just a bit, then loosen the other
end. Carefully rock the connector in small, even increments to gradually\
disconnect it
from the hard drive.
Important: If the hard drive pins become bent, use a black stick or jeweler’s f\
lat-
blade screwdriver to carefully straighten the pins.")
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Hard Drive 10. Remove the hard drive brackets (with grommets attached) by pulling them straight off
the drive.
Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer both brackets (including the \
grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the sc\
rew heads.
11. Using a Torx T8 screwdriver, remove the four identical, black, 7-mm long screws from the sides of the drive.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-76.png "Page 77
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Hard Drive 10. Remove the hard drive brackets (with grommets attached) by pulling them straight off
the drive.
Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer both brackets (including the \
grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the sc\
rew heads.
11. Using a Torx T8 screwdriver, remove the four identical, black, 7-mm long screws from the sides of the drive.")
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12. Install the replacement hard drive, and reassemble and test the computer. Follow
these important replacement considerations:
•Important: Before installing the hard drive direct-connect connector, find the ope\
n
spaces on the drive and the connector. Make sure the empty space on th\
e
connector aligns with the missing pin on the hard drive.
• With the direct-connect connector aligned correctly over the hard drive \
pins, carefully press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-77.png "Page 78
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12. Install the replacement hard drive, and reassemble and test the computer. Follow
these important replacement considerations:
•Important: Before installing the hard drive direct-connect connector, find the ope\
n
spaces on the drive and the connector. Make sure the empty space on th\
e
connector aligns with the missing pin on the hard drive.
• With the direct-connect connector aligned correctly over the hard drive \
pins, carefully press...")
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Hard Drive • Press the other end of the connector to slowly seat the connector all th\
e way onto
the drive.
• Important: When setting the drive onto the logic board connector, tilt the drive
slightly so that the connector slots align properly. Then level the driv\
e, and make
sure the brackets fit into the frame so that the grommets on the bracket\
s match up
with the holes in the frame. With the drive aligned properly, press on t\
he connector
to make...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-78.png "Page 79
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Hard Drive • Press the other end of the connector to slowly seat the connector all th\
e way onto
the drive.
• Important: When setting the drive onto the logic board connector, tilt the drive
slightly so that the connector slots align properly. Then level the driv\
e, and make
sure the brackets fit into the frame so that the grommets on the bracket\
s match up
with the holes in the frame. With the drive aligned properly, press on t\
he connector
to make...")
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• Replace the hard drive brace, and install the two screws. Then install t\
he four
screws for the hard drive brackets.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-79.png "Page 80
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• Replace the hard drive brace, and install the two screws. Then install t\
he four
screws for the hard drive brackets.")
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AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card 3. Remove the two identical 3-mm long screws from the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card.
4.
Caution: The connector that holds the card onto the logic board is delicate. Do not
put pressure on the card, and do not deviate from these instructions.
Important: To disconnect the card, press on the corner of the card—only where
shown—as you use a black stick at the side of the card, near the card\
connector, to
slowly pop up the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-82.png "Page 83
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AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card 3. Remove the two identical 3-mm long screws from the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card.
4.
Caution: The connector that holds the card onto the logic board is delicate. Do not
put pressure on the card, and do not deviate from these instructions.
Important: To disconnect the card, press on the corner of the card—only where
shown—as you use a black stick at the side of the card, near the card\
connector, to
slowly pop up the...")
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6. With the antenna cables still connected, turn over the card.
7. Note the location of the two cable connectors.
Replacement Caution: Although the cable connectors are identical, do not swap
the cables. Make sure that when the card is oriented as shown, the black\
cable is
positioned between the corner hole and the gray cable.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-83.png "Page 84
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6. With the antenna cables still connected, turn over the card.
7. Note the location of the two cable connectors.
Replacement Caution: Although the cable connectors are identical, do not swap
the cables. Make sure that when the card is oriented as shown, the black\
cable is
positioned between the corner hole and the gray cable.")
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AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card
9. After connecting the antenna cables, install the replacement AirPort Extreme/
Bluetooth card by aligning the card directly over the connector and pressing down on
the board over the connector area only.
Important: A soft snap sound tells you that the card is connected to the logic
board.
Make sure the antenna cables are routed over the heatsink, as shown. The\
n install
the two card screws followed by the Y-shaped...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38817/w64_ibook-g4-14-inch-mid-2005-85.png "Page 86
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9. After connecting the antenna cables, install the replacement AirPort Extreme/
Bluetooth card by aligning the card directly over the connector and pressing down on
the board over the connector area only.
Important: A soft snap sound tells you that the card is connected to the logic
board.
Make sure the antenna cables are routed over the heatsink, as shown. The\
n install
the two card screws followed by the Y-shaped...")
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 80 AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Important: To avoid damaging the delicate connector on the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card, make sure you read and understand all of the instructions. Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield
81 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card Procedure Important: Deviating from these steps could result in a damaged card. Make sure you read and understand all of the steps before removing or installing the card. 1. Remove the three identical 3-mm long screws from the Y-shaped bracket that fits over the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card. 2. Lift off the Y-shaped bracket.
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 82 AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card 3. Remove the two identical 3-mm long screws from the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card. 4. Caution: The connector that holds the card onto the logic board is delicate. Do not put pressure on the card, and do not deviate from these instructions. Important: To disconnect the card, press on the corner of the card—only where shown—as you use a black stick at the side of the card, near the card\ connector, to slowly pop up the card. You should hear a soft snap when the card dise\ ngages from the logic board. To avoid damaging the card, hold it by its edges, \ and lift it straight up and off the connector on the logic board. 5. Peel up the tape, if present, that secures the antenna cables to the heatsink.
83 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card 6. With the antenna cables still connected, turn over the card. 7. Note the location of the two cable connectors. Replacement Caution: Although the cable connectors are identical, do not swap the cables. Make sure that when the card is oriented as shown, the black\ cable is positioned between the corner hole and the gray cable.
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 84 AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card 8. Disconnect the cables by pulling the connectors straight off the card. Remove the card from the computer assembly.
85 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth Card 9. After connecting the antenna cables, install the replacement AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth card by aligning the card directly over the connector and pressing down on the board over the connector area only. Important: A soft snap sound tells you that the card is connected to the logic board. Make sure the antenna cables are routed over the heatsink, as shown. The\ n install the two card screws followed by the Y-shaped bracket and screws. 10. Reassemble and test the computer.
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 86 Modem Modem 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 • Top shield
87 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Modem Procedure 1.Warning: When removing the modem, be careful not to strain the modem cable or shield. Read all of the procedure before removing and replacing the modem. 2. Peel up any strips of tape, if present, at the modem board. 3. Remove the two identical 3.5-mm long screws from the modem board.
iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart - 88 Modem 4. Use a black stick to lift up one end of the modem board. Grasp the edges of the modem to disconnect it from the computer. Replacement Caution: Handle the modem by the edges only. When securing the modem to the logic board, press only on the area that is directly over t\ he modem connector.
89 - iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005) Take Apart Modem 5. Disconnect the cable from the end of the modem board. 6. Remove the modem shield from the computer assembly. Replacement Note: Before installing the replacement modem, make sure to fit it into the metal shield.