Apple ibook g4 User Manual

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 Display Clutch Cover7. 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 shown. 

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 Display Clutch Cover Replacement Note: When installing the replacement clutch cover, hold the cables 
and clutch cap in place as you slide the clutch cover over them.
Make sure the clutch cap on each side of the clutch cover is firmly seated before 
installing the two screws. 

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 Inverter Board
Inverter Board
Tools
• Soft cloth
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
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).
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
• Modem
• Display module
• LCD...

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 Inverter Board
Procedure
1. With the bezel assembly lying on a soft cloth, disconnect the data cable from the right 
end of the inverter board at CN1.      
2. Using a black stick, peel up the pieces of tape. 
Replacement Note: Note the position of the inverter board and cables for the 
installation of the replacement inverter board.    

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 Inverter Board3.Warning: When lifting the inverter board, be careful not to pinch the cables that 
are routed above the board.
• Use a black stick to pry up the inverter board.    
Replacement Note: The inverter board is held to the bezel assembly with double-
sided tape on each end of the board. Use new double-sided tape when installing the 
replacement inverter board. 
4. Install the replacement inverter board, and reassemble and test the computer.
Replacement Note: Make sure...

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 Antenna Board
Antenna Board
Tools
• Soft cloth
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
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).
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery 
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield
•...

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 Antenna Board
Procedure
1. With the bezel assembly lying on a soft cloth, peel up the tape from the antenna 
board.    
2. Note the placement of the antenna board and the routing of the cables that are 
soldered to and run along the bottom of the antenna board.     

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 Antenna Board 3.Warning: When lifting the antenna board, be careful not to strain or pinch the 
cables.
Replacement Note: The antenna board is held to the bezel assembly with double-
sided tape on each end of the board. Use new double-sided tape when installing the 
replacement antenna board. 
Use a black stick to pry up the antenna board, but do not remove it yet.    

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 Antenna Board4. With the antenna board loosened, note the cable routing on each side of the bezel. On 
the right, the antenna receptor cable is routed underneath the microphone cable 
through two channels before terminating at the receptor bracket.   
5. Remove the two Phillips screws from the antenna receptor on the right side of the 
bezel assembly.    

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 Antenna Board 6. Tilt up the antenna receptor to remove it from the bezel assembly.   
7. At the bottom of the bezel, remove the tape from the inverter board and note the 
routing of the two soldered cables on the left side of the antenna board.