Apple powerbook g4 12 inch 1 5ghz User Manual
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Display Module
Replacement Note:
When installing the rear panel, check that the twisted pair of
speaker cables is completely recessed in the panel and that the tape hol\
ds the
cables in place.
Replacement Note:
Check that the orientation of the cables directed through the
rear panel openings are as shown below:](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38857/w64_powerbook-g4-12-inch-1-5ghz-115.png "Page 116
114 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart
Display Module
Replacement Note:
When installing the rear panel, check that the twisted pair of
speaker cables is completely recessed in the panel and that the tape hol\
ds the
cables in place.
Replacement Note:
Check that the orientation of the cables directed through the
rear panel openings are as shown below:")
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Display Housing
Display Housing
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• 1.5 mm hex driver
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) \
• Optional: Credit card (or other thin plastic card)
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery
• Memory door and memory card
• AirPort Extreme Card, if installed
• Keyboard
• Top case
• Hall effect sensor board and cable](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38857/w64_powerbook-g4-12-inch-1-5ghz-119.png "Page 120
118 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart
Display Housing
Display Housing
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• 1.5 mm hex driver
• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool) \
• Optional: Credit card (or other thin plastic card)
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• Battery
• Memory door and memory card
• AirPort Extreme Card, if installed
• Keyboard
• Top case
• Hall effect sensor board and cable")
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Display Housing
2. Use a black stick or thin plastic credit card around the outer edge of the bezel to
separate the display housing tabs from the display assembly.
Warning:
To avoid damage to the antenna receptors or inner cables, do not poke th\
e
black stick or credit card inside the display. Keep the tool at a nearly\
horizontal plane
with the display bezel as you loosen the display assembly from the displ\
ay housing.
Note:
In the image above,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38857/w64_powerbook-g4-12-inch-1-5ghz-121.png "Page 122
120 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart
Display Housing
2. Use a black stick or thin plastic credit card around the outer edge of the bezel to
separate the display housing tabs from the display assembly.
Warning:
To avoid damage to the antenna receptors or inner cables, do not poke th\
e
black stick or credit card inside the display. Keep the tool at a nearly\
horizontal plane
with the display bezel as you loosen the display assembly from the displ\
ay housing.
Note:
In the image above,...")
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PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 121
Display Housing 3.
Warning: Handle the display assembly and cables with care. Do not strain or pinch
the cables. Do not apply pressure to or bend the antenna receptors.
Gently lift the display assembly off of the display housing.
With the antenna cables still attached, place the display assembly on th\
e tabletop
opposite the display housing.
Important:
Keep the display assembly and housing in this open orientation (shown
below) for the remaining...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38857/w64_powerbook-g4-12-inch-1-5ghz-122.png "Page 123
PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 121
Display Housing 3.
Warning: Handle the display assembly and cables with care. Do not strain or pinch
the cables. Do not apply pressure to or bend the antenna receptors.
Gently lift the display assembly off of the display housing.
With the antenna cables still attached, place the display assembly on th\
e tabletop
opposite the display housing.
Important:
Keep the display assembly and housing in this open orientation (shown
below) for the remaining...")
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Display Housing
4. Note the routing of the antenna cables. Peel up the tape that holds the cables in place.
Warning:
Handle the antenna receptors and cables with care. Do not strain or pinc\
h
the cables. Do not apply pressure to or bend the antenna receptors.
5. Warning: The tabs that hold the antenna cables in place are delicate. Avoid pressure
on the tabs.
Using a black stick, release the antenna cables from the inner tabs.
6. Move up the side of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38857/w64_powerbook-g4-12-inch-1-5ghz-123.png "Page 124
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Display Housing
4. Note the routing of the antenna cables. Peel up the tape that holds the cables in place.
Warning:
Handle the antenna receptors and cables with care. Do not strain or pinc\
h
the cables. Do not apply pressure to or bend the antenna receptors.
5. Warning: The tabs that hold the antenna cables in place are delicate. Avoid pressure
on the tabs.
Using a black stick, release the antenna cables from the inner tabs.
6. Move up the side of...")
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Display Housing
8. Placing the antenna cables and receptors aside, remove the display housing.
Replacement Note:
When installing the replacement display housing, make sure the
antenna cables are secure under all of the inner tabs that run along the\
sides and
bottom of the display housing.
9. Install the replacement display housing, and reassemble and test the computer.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38857/w64_powerbook-g4-12-inch-1-5ghz-125.png "Page 126
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Display Housing
8. Placing the antenna cables and receptors aside, remove the display housing.
Replacement Note:
When installing the replacement display housing, make sure the
antenna cables are secure under all of the inner tabs that run along the\
sides and
bottom of the display housing.
9. Install the replacement display housing, and reassemble and test the computer.")
PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 119 Display Housing • Hard drive • Modem • DC-to-DC board • Heatsink with fan • Inner frame (with RJ11 board attached) • Logic board • DC-in board • Optical drive • Display module Procedure 1. Remove the two 5-mm long hex screws from the front bezel.
120 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart Display Housing 2. Use a black stick or thin plastic credit card around the outer edge of the bezel to separate the display housing tabs from the display assembly. Warning: To avoid damage to the antenna receptors or inner cables, do not poke th\ e black stick or credit card inside the display. Keep the tool at a nearly\ horizontal plane with the display bezel as you loosen the display assembly from the displ\ ay housing. Note: In the image above, the Bluetooth cable appearance differs from the production models of this computer .
PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 121 Display Housing 3. Warning: Handle the display assembly and cables with care. Do not strain or pinch the cables. Do not apply pressure to or bend the antenna receptors. Gently lift the display assembly off of the display housing. With the antenna cables still attached, place the display assembly on th\ e tabletop opposite the display housing. Important: Keep the display assembly and housing in this open orientation (shown below) for the remaining steps.
122 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart Display Housing 4. Note the routing of the antenna cables. Peel up the tape that holds the cables in place. Warning: Handle the antenna receptors and cables with care. Do not strain or pinc\ h the cables. Do not apply pressure to or bend the antenna receptors. 5. Warning: The tabs that hold the antenna cables in place are delicate. Avoid pressure on the tabs. Using a black stick, release the antenna cables from the inner tabs. 6. Move up the side of the display housing, releasing the cables from the tabs.
PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 123 Display Housing 7. Note: The antenna receptors are held in place with glue at each post. Use a black stick at the end of each antenna receptor to gently pry it off the post.
124 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart Display Housing 8. Placing the antenna cables and receptors aside, remove the display housing. Replacement Note: When installing the replacement display housing, make sure the antenna cables are secure under all of the inner tabs that run along the\ sides and bottom of the display housing. 9. Install the replacement display housing, and reassemble and test the computer.
PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 125 LCD Panel LCD Panel Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Black stick or other nonconductive plastic or nylon tool Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Memory door and memory card • AirPort Extreme Card, if installed • Keyboard • Top case • Hall effect sensor board and cable • Hard drive
126 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart LCD Panel • Modem • DC-to-DC board • Heatsink with fan • Inner frame (with RJ11 board attached) • Logic board • DC-in board • Optical drive • Display module • Display housing Procedure Note: Reuse the tape you remove from the LCD panel. 1. Hold the backing for the LCD panel in place as you peel off the tape and disconnect the LCD cable.
PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart - 127 LCD Panel 2. Remove the two screws from each side of the LCD panel. 3. Raise up the LCD panel and disconnect the connector to the inverter board.
128 - PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5 GHz) Take Apart LCD Panel 4. Install the replacement LCD panel, and reassemble and test the computer. Replacement Note: When installing the replacement LCD panel in the display bezel assembly, make sure the cable is connected to the inverter board and rou\ ted as shown.