Keyboard Replacement Instructions
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... • Coin • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Jeweler's flat surface. 2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to avoid damaging its warranty. iBook G4 (Mid 2005) Keyboard Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this procedure, keep small parts away from children.
... • Coin • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Jeweler's flat surface. 2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to avoid damaging its warranty. iBook G4 (Mid 2005) Keyboard Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this procedure, keep small parts away from children.
Keyboard Replacement Instructions
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Turn over , and locate the battery latch. Figure 2 iBook G4 Keyboard - 2 Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1/4 turn . Raise the display so you from accidentally turning on the computer. Warning: Removing the battery ... your computer may result in the locked position. 4. Gently remove the battery. (Figure 1) Removing the battery will prevent you can skip this step. Figure 1 5. Your iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can access the keyboard. 7. Make sure the keyboard locking screw...
Turn over , and locate the battery latch. Figure 2 iBook G4 Keyboard - 2 Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1/4 turn . Raise the display so you from accidentally turning on the computer. Warning: Removing the battery ... your computer may result in the locked position. 4. Gently remove the battery. (Figure 1) Removing the battery will prevent you can skip this step. Figure 1 5. Your iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can access the keyboard. 7. Make sure the keyboard locking screw...
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8. Figure 3 9. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the palm rest. (Figure 4) Figure 4 iBook G4 Keyboard - 3 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys) (Figure 3), then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly, and toward the display.
8. Figure 3 9. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the palm rest. (Figure 4) Figure 4 iBook G4 Keyboard - 3 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys) (Figure 3), then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly, and toward the display.
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Figure 5 Removing the Installed Keyboard 1. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the RAM shield. (Figure 6) Figure 6 iBook G4 Keyboard - 4 Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity, as shown. (Figure 5) Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, ...
Figure 5 Removing the Installed Keyboard 1. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the RAM shield. (Figure 6) Figure 6 iBook G4 Keyboard - 4 Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity, as shown. (Figure 5) Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, ...
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Figure 8 5. Firmly grasp the cable, and carefully pull it straight up , do not twist or pull the cable sideways. Important: Pull straight up until the connector releases. Locate the keyboard cable connector. (Figure 8) 4. 2. iBook G4 Keyboard - 5 Lift the RAM shield (with screws attached) out of the computer. (Figure 7) Figure 7 3. Note: If needed, use your fingers to pry up the connector from side to side. Set the keyboard aside.
Figure 8 5. Firmly grasp the cable, and carefully pull it straight up , do not twist or pull the cable sideways. Important: Pull straight up until the connector releases. Locate the keyboard cable connector. (Figure 8) 4. 2. iBook G4 Keyboard - 5 Lift the RAM shield (with screws attached) out of the computer. (Figure 7) Figure 7 3. Note: If needed, use your fingers to pry up the connector from side to side. Set the keyboard aside.
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Make sure that the shield sits uniformly flat. 5. Figure 9 iBook G4 Keyboard - 6 Installing the Replacement Keyboard 1. Insert the RAM shield. (Figure 9) 4. Tighten the RAM shield screws. Lay the replacement keyboard in the correct orientation over the keyboard opening, then flip it toward you and lay it face down on the shield and computer align and that the screw holes on the palm rest to expose its connector on the computer. 3. Firmly insert the keyboard cable connector into its connector cable. 2.
Make sure that the shield sits uniformly flat. 5. Figure 9 iBook G4 Keyboard - 6 Installing the Replacement Keyboard 1. Insert the RAM shield. (Figure 9) 4. Tighten the RAM shield screws. Lay the replacement keyboard in the correct orientation over the keyboard opening, then flip it toward you and lay it face down on the shield and computer align and that the screw holes on the palm rest to expose its connector on the computer. 3. Firmly insert the keyboard cable connector into its connector cable. 2.
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...the battery into the battery compartment. Lay the keyboard flat a 45-degree angle above the keyboard opening, and insert the tabs on your iBook and open the display. 8. Let go of the opening . Closing the Computer 1. Close the display and turn to reset the date and time... (using the Date & Time control panel). iBook G4 Keyboard - 7 Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected, and restart your computer or cause injury. Operating the computer when ...
...the battery into the battery compartment. Lay the keyboard flat a 45-degree angle above the keyboard opening, and insert the tabs on your iBook and open the display. 8. Let go of the opening . Closing the Computer 1. Close the display and turn to reset the date and time... (using the Date & Time control panel). iBook G4 Keyboard - 7 Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected, and restart your computer or cause injury. Operating the computer when ...
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... 95014-2084 USA + 1 408 996 1010 http://www.apple.com Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. and other countries. iBook is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in any form without written permission from Apple. Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple is protected under U.S. iBook G4 Keyboard - 8 Copyright Law and International Treaties...