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The screw identifiers are in two places: the battery bay and the top case underneath the keyboard. For example, a marking of "M2x3" indicates a 3.5-mm long screw, and a marking of the screw locations. Serial Number ... In this computer, the product serial number is located in the form of "M2x_" where the last digit indicates the approximate screw length. General Information iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 4 Note: The metal EMI shields-bottom shield and top shield-are now marked with divided compartments (such as a guide when reassembling...
The screw identifiers are in two places: the battery bay and the top case underneath the keyboard. For example, a marking of "M2x3" indicates a 3.5-mm long screw, and a marking of the screw locations. Serial Number ... In this computer, the product serial number is located in the form of "M2x_" where the last digit indicates the approximate screw length. General Information iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 4 Note: The metal EMI shields-bottom shield and top shield-are now marked with divided compartments (such as a guide when reassembling...
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... hot. Part Location Preliminary Steps Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Battery After you shut down the computer and wait thirty minutes before performing this procedure is a coin. Let the computer cool down before continuing...
... hot. Part Location Preliminary Steps Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Battery After you shut down the computer and wait thirty minutes before performing this procedure is a coin. Let the computer cool down before continuing...
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... and it is missing parts can damage the computer or cause injury. Note: You may result in System Preferences). Install the replacement battery. 6. Warning: Never turn clockwise to the computer. 4. Battery iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 6 3. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected and restart the computer. Gently remove...
... and it is missing parts can damage the computer or cause injury. Note: You may result in System Preferences). Install the replacement battery. 6. Warning: Never turn clockwise to the computer. 4. Battery iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 6 3. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected and restart the computer. Gently remove...
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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. 7 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) 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. 7 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Keyboard and RAM Shield
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AirPort Extreme Card 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 (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable) 15 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card
AirPort Extreme Card 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 (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable) 15 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card
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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 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 20 Memory Card Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed). Only install memory cards that are approved for this computer.
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 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 20 Memory Card Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed). Only install memory cards that are approved for this computer.
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iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Case Bottom Case Tools • Soft cloth • Torx T8 screwdriver or 2.0-mm hex driver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • #0 Phillips screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. 23 -
iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Case Bottom Case Tools • Soft cloth • Torx T8 screwdriver or 2.0-mm hex driver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • #0 Phillips screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. 23 -
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Remove the two identical Phillips screws next to the battery connector. 6. Bottom Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 26
Remove the two identical Phillips screws next to the battery connector. 6. Bottom Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 26
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Note the locations of the bottom case, and use a black stick or jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver to know where the slots are as you free the tabs from the inner tabs on the frame. 27 - two on the bottom case pictured below. When using a black stick to pry off the bottom case, it helps to gently pry up the corner of the slots on each side; In the battery compartment, lift up the slot from the slots. 8. 7. three in front; The computer frame has tabs that fit into slots within the bottom case (six tabs in back). iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Case
Note the locations of the bottom case, and use a black stick or jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver to know where the slots are as you free the tabs from the inner tabs on the frame. 27 - two on the bottom case pictured below. When using a black stick to pry off the bottom case, it helps to gently pry up the corner of the slots on each side; In the battery compartment, lift up the slot from the slots. 8. 7. three in front; The computer frame has tabs that fit into slots within the bottom case (six tabs in back). iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Case
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Open the computer and place it on its side. 9. Carefully work the black stick around the corners of the black stick to carefully pry up the bottom case. 11. Starting at the battery compartment, use a black stick to pry up the bottom case from the computer. Use just the tip of the bottom case. Warning: To avoid damaging the sleep light and other delicate components, do not insert the black stick too far into the computer as you free the bottom case from the computer. 10. Bottom Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 28
Open the computer and place it on its side. 9. Carefully work the black stick around the corners of the black stick to carefully pry up the bottom case. 11. Starting at the battery compartment, use a black stick to pry up the bottom case from the computer. Use just the tip of the bottom case. Warning: To avoid damaging the sleep light and other delicate components, do not insert the black stick too far into the computer as you free the bottom case from the computer. 10. Bottom Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 28
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... you are in the battery compartment are replacing any additional parts at this time, remove the two springs from the battery compartment so they do not wipe away the grease. 15. The springs have a small amount of the cap should be positioned against the inner frame. Bottom Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart...
... you are in the battery compartment are replacing any additional parts at this time, remove the two springs from the battery compartment so they do not wipe away the grease. 15. The springs have a small amount of the cap should be positioned against the inner frame. Bottom Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart...
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Bottom Shield Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case 31 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Shield Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
Bottom Shield Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Note: To organize the screws you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case 31 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Shield Part Location 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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Note: The two springs in place before installing the bottom case. Install the replacement bottom shield, and reassemble and test the computer. 33 - Make sure the cap fits securely on the tape. 4. Warning: Do not bend the bottom shield. 3. Lift the bottom shield off the computer... side of the cap is positioned against the inner frame. 5. When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs are in the battery compartment can become loose. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Shield Each spring has grease on the coils, and each has a plastic cap on one end.
Note: The two springs in place before installing the bottom case. Install the replacement bottom shield, and reassemble and test the computer. 33 - Make sure the cap fits securely on the tape. 4. Warning: Do not bend the bottom shield. 3. Lift the bottom shield off the computer... side of the cap is positioned against the inner frame. 5. When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs are in the battery compartment can become loose. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Bottom Shield Each spring has grease on the coils, and each has a plastic cap on one end.
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DC-In 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 • Bottom case • Bottom shield DC-In Board iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 34
DC-In 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 • Bottom case • Bottom shield DC-In Board iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 34
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Battery Transfer Board Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield 37 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Battery Transfer Board
Battery Transfer Board Tools • Soft cloth • #0 Phillips screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Bottom case • Bottom shield 37 - iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Battery Transfer Board
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With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two screws that secure the battery connector board to the computer frame. 2. Install the replacement battery transfer board, and reassemble and test the computer. Battery Transfer Board iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 38 Disconnect the battery transfer board from the logic board. 3. Procedure 1.
With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two screws that secure the battery connector board to the computer frame. 2. Install the replacement battery transfer board, and reassemble and test the computer. Battery Transfer Board iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 38 Disconnect the battery transfer board from the logic board. 3. Procedure 1.
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iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Top Case Part Location 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 39 -
iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Top Case Part Location 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 39 -
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Using a black stick, begin to protect the computer. 5. 4. Reposition the computer as you work around the battery bay. If necessary, flex the inner frame to open up the seam that corner of the top case. Use a soft cloth to carefully separate the top case from the computer assembly. Top Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 42 While continuing to loosen the top case, use caution around the top case to release that joins the top case and bottom case. 6.
Using a black stick, begin to protect the computer. 5. 4. Reposition the computer as you work around the battery bay. If necessary, flex the inner frame to open up the seam that corner of the top case. Use a soft cloth to carefully separate the top case from the computer assembly. Top Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 42 While continuing to loosen the top case, use caution around the top case to release that joins the top case and bottom case. 6.
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... cable • Trackpad assembly with the battery compartment. Before installing the replacement top case, make sure it to the replacement top case. Then peel off during the top case removal. Make sure the sleep magnet is in place when replacing the top case. 13. Top Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 46...
... cable • Trackpad assembly with the battery compartment. Before installing the replacement top case, make sure it to the replacement top case. Then peel off during the top case removal. Make sure the sleep magnet is in place when replacing the top case. 13. Top Case iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 46...
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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 Sleep Light Board iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 48
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 Sleep Light Board iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 48