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... 12.1-inch model, refer to the iBook G4 service manual. This table shows the iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) configurations at initial product introduction: Configuration Education* Good* Display Size 12.1 inch 12.1 inch Video RAM 32 VRAM 32 VRAM Processor 800 MHz 800 MHz Optical Drive CD-ROM Combo (DVDROM/...Drive 30 GB 30 GB Memory 128 MB RAM 256 MB RAM Better 14.1 inch 32 VRAM 933 MHz Combo (DVDROM/CD-RW) 40 GB 256 MB RAM Best 14.1 inch 32 VRAM 1 GHz Combo (DVDROM/CD-RW) 60 GB 256 MB RAM * For servicing the 12.1-inch models, refer to the iBook G4 service manual. 3 -
... 12.1-inch model, refer to the iBook G4 service manual. This table shows the iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) configurations at initial product introduction: Configuration Education* Good* Display Size 12.1 inch 12.1 inch Video RAM 32 VRAM 32 VRAM Processor 800 MHz 800 MHz Optical Drive CD-ROM Combo (DVDROM/...Drive 30 GB 30 GB Memory 128 MB RAM 256 MB RAM Better 14.1 inch 32 VRAM 933 MHz Combo (DVDROM/CD-RW) 40 GB 256 MB RAM Best 14.1 inch 32 VRAM 1 GHz Combo (DVDROM/CD-RW) 60 GB 256 MB RAM * For servicing the 12.1-inch models, refer to the iBook G4 service manual. 3 -
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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield Keyboard and RAM Shield Tools • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked) • Small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. 13 -
iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield Keyboard and RAM Shield Tools • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked) • Small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. 13 -
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To unlock the keyboard, turn the screw 1/2 turn. Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 14 Raise the display so you can access the keyboard. 2. Procedure 1. Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab next to the Num Lock key, is not in the locked position. The iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step.
To unlock the keyboard, turn the screw 1/2 turn. Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 14 Raise the display so you can access the keyboard. 2. Procedure 1. Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab next to the Num Lock key, is not in the locked position. The iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step.
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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys), then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly, and toward the display. 4. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the palm rest. 15 - 3.
iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys), then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly, and toward the display. 4. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the palm rest. 15 - 3.
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Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 16 5. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not need to discharge any components inside of the ...computer to disconnect the antenna.) Note: To avoid scratching the computer's case, place a soft cloth between the AirPort Extreme Card and the surface of the iBook...
Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 16 5. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not need to discharge any components inside of the ...computer to disconnect the antenna.) Note: To avoid scratching the computer's case, place a soft cloth between the AirPort Extreme Card and the surface of the iBook...
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When reinstalling the RAM shield, make sure the antenna cable is routed as shown if there is not installed, unlatch the flexible wire bracket to release the AirPort antenna cable. 8. If an AirPort Extreme Card is no AirPort Extreme Card. 17 - Replacement Note: Note the routing of the AirPort antenna cable. Remove the four screws that secure the RAM shield. iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield 7.
When reinstalling the RAM shield, make sure the antenna cable is routed as shown if there is not installed, unlatch the flexible wire bracket to release the AirPort antenna cable. 8. If an AirPort Extreme Card is no AirPort Extreme Card. 17 - Replacement Note: Note the routing of the AirPort antenna cable. Remove the four screws that secure the RAM shield. iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield 7.
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Route the AirPort antenna cable out of the computer. 10. Firmly grasp the cable, and carefully pull it straight up the connector from side to side. Note: If necessary, use your fingers to pry up until the connector releases. Locate the keyboard cable connector. 12. do not twist or pull the cable sideways. Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 18 Lift the RAM shield out of the slot in the RAM shield. 11. 9. Important: Pull straight up;
Route the AirPort antenna cable out of the computer. 10. Firmly grasp the cable, and carefully pull it straight up the connector from side to side. Note: If necessary, use your fingers to pry up until the connector releases. Locate the keyboard cable connector. 12. do not twist or pull the cable sideways. Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 18 Lift the RAM shield out of the slot in the RAM shield. 11. 9. Important: Pull straight up;
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Install the replacement keyboard, RAM shield, and AirPort Extreme Card (if used). 13. Replacement Note: Make sure the antenna cable fits into the slot in the RAM shield, and insert the lower end of the RAM shield in the keyboard well first. 19 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield
Install the replacement keyboard, RAM shield, and AirPort Extreme Card (if used). 13. Replacement Note: Make sure the antenna cable fits into the slot in the RAM shield, and insert the lower end of the RAM shield in the keyboard well first. 19 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield
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Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 20 Make sure the replacement keyboard is firmly seated: • Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case. ...
Keyboard and RAM Shield iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 20 Make sure the replacement keyboard is firmly seated: • Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case. ...
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Make sure the connector is to secure the AirPort Extreme Card in the RAM shield. Reassemble and test the computer. 25 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Use the wire bracket to be installed, the antenna cable should be routed as shown. 7. Install the replacement AirPort Extreme Card into the port on the end of the replacement card. 5. Note: If no replacement AirPort Extreme Card is straight before inserting it into the slots in place by inserting its prongs into the card. Plug the AirPort antenna cable connector into the slot. 6.
Make sure the connector is to secure the AirPort Extreme Card in the RAM shield. Reassemble and test the computer. 25 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Use the wire bracket to be installed, the antenna cable should be routed as shown. 7. Install the replacement AirPort Extreme Card into the port on the end of the replacement card. 5. Note: If no replacement AirPort Extreme Card is straight before inserting it into the slots in place by inserting its prongs into the card. Plug the AirPort antenna cable connector into the slot. 6.
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Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed). Memory Card Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. 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 Memory Card iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 26 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). Memory Card Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. 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 Memory Card iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 26 Only install memory cards that are approved for this computer.
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Part Location Top Case Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). Top Case Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Soft cloth • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized recommended for optical drive screws) • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 48
Part Location Top Case Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). Top Case Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Soft cloth • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized recommended for optical drive screws) • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 48
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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Sleep Light Board Sleep Light Board 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case 57 -
iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Sleep Light Board Sleep Light Board 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case 57 -
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Display Latch Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Soft cloth • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case Display Latch iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 60
Display Latch Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Soft cloth • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case Display Latch iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 60
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Top Shield Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 64 Part Location Top Shield Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
Top Shield Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 64 Part Location Top Shield Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
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I /O Bezel iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart I /O Bezel 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield 69 -
I /O Bezel iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart I /O Bezel 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield 69 -
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RJ11 Modem Cable Tools • Soft cloth • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location 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 • I/O bezel RJ11 Modem Cable iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 72
RJ11 Modem Cable Tools • Soft cloth • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Part Location 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 • I/O bezel RJ11 Modem Cable iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 72
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Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). Hard Drive Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • Torx T8 screwdriver Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case Hard Drive iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 74
Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). Hard Drive Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • Torx T8 screwdriver Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Keyboard and RAM shield • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case Hard Drive iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart - 74
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iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch) Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch) 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield 79 -
iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch) Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch) 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield 79 -
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Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board 83 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)
Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004) 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 • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board 83 - iBook G4 (14-inch) Take Apart Modem: iBook G4 (14-inch Early 2004)