Apple ibook g4 User Manual
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iBook G4 Take Apart - 20 Keyboard and RAM ShieldMake sure the replacement keyboard is firmly seated: • Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case. • Hold the keyboard at a 45-degree angle above the keyboard opening, and insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the keyboard into the slot under the edge of the opening. • Important: Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush against the edge of the opening. • Lay the keyboard flat into the keyboard opening. • Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard.
21 - iBook G4 Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card Tools • Small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable)
iBook G4 Take Apart - 22 AirPort Extreme Card Procedure 1. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the keyboard well to discharge any static electricity. Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by touching the computer’s framework before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer. 2. Lift up the flexible wire bracket that secures the card. 3. Detach the antenna cable from the AirPort Extreme Card.
23 - iBook G4 Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card 4. Use the pull-tab on the card to remove the card from the slot.
iBook G4 Take Apart - 24 AirPort Extreme Card5. Install the replacement AirPort Extreme Card into the slot. 6. Plug the AirPort antenna cable connector into the port on the end of the replacement card. Make sure the connector is straight before inserting it into the card. Use the wire bracket to secure the AirPort Extreme Card in place by inserting its prongs into the slots in the RAM shield. Note: If no replacement AirPort Extreme Card is to be installed, the antenna cable should be routed as shown. 7. Reassemble and test the computer.
25 - iBook G4 Take Apart Memory Card Memory Card Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. Only install memory cards that are approved for this computer. Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed). Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable) • AirPort Extreme Card
iBook G4 Take Apart - 26 Memory Card Procedure 1. Locate the installed memory card and brackets that secure the card on both sides. 2. Carefully spread the brackets away from the notches in the card until the card releases on each side. 3. Pull the card up and out of the memory slot.
27 - iBook G4 Take Apart Memory Card 4. Align the notch in the replacement memory card with the small tab in the memory slot. Hold the card at a 30-degree angle, then push the card into the slot until it is firmly seated. Note: If you feel resistance when inserting the card, try pushing one side at a time. 5. Gently push the top of the card down until the brackets snap onto both sides of the memory card to lock it into place. Warning: Apply gentle pressure to the memory card only. Pressing on nearby connectors or components can cause electrical damage. 6. Reassemble and test the computer.
iBook G4 Take Apart - 28 Bottom Case Bottom Case Tools • Soft cloth • Torx T8 screwdriver or 2.0 mm hex nut driver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • #0 Phillips screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery.
29 - iBook G4 Take Apart Bottom Case Procedure 1. Place the computer upside down on a soft cloth. 2. Important: To avoid damaging the case, be careful that the screwdriver tip does not slip out of the screw head during removal. Remove the three screws.