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...External display connector • Headphone port This table shows the product configurations at initial product introduction: Configuration Display Size Video RAM Processor Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Education* 12.1 inch 32 VRAM 800 MHz CD-ROM 30 GB 128 MB RAM Good* 12.1 inch 32 VRAM 800 MHz Combo (DVDROM...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. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart General Information The ports on the left side of screws ...
...External display connector • Headphone port This table shows the product configurations at initial product introduction: Configuration Display Size Video RAM Processor Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Education* 12.1 inch 32 VRAM 800 MHz CD-ROM 30 GB 128 MB RAM Good* 12.1 inch 32 VRAM 800 MHz Combo (DVDROM...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. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart General Information The ports on the left side of screws ...
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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 65 - Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Hard Drive
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 65 - Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray). iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Hard Drive
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With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the logic board. 3. Tilt up the computer assembly and disconnect the hard drive cable from the underside of the hard drive and how the ribbon cable is routed. 2. Important: To avoid pinching the cable, perform the remaining steps with the end of the cable hanging free over a table edge. Hard Drive iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 66 • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield Procedure 1.
With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the logic board. 3. Tilt up the computer assembly and disconnect the hard drive cable from the underside of the hard drive and how the ribbon cable is routed. 2. Important: To avoid pinching the cable, perform the remaining steps with the end of the cable hanging free over a table edge. Hard Drive iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 66 • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield Procedure 1.
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Warning: Handle the hard drive at the hard drive bracket. 5. Remove the four identical screws at the sides only. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Hard Drive Do not touch or press anywhere else on the drive. 67 - From the bracket side, tilt up the hard drive, and hold it by the sides of the drive. 4.
Warning: Handle the hard drive at the hard drive bracket. 5. Remove the four identical screws at the sides only. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Hard Drive Do not touch or press anywhere else on the drive. 67 - From the bracket side, tilt up the hard drive, and hold it by the sides of the drive. 4.
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Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer both brackets (including the grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the screw heads. Route the end of the hard drive cable through the opening in the computer frame. 7. Hard Drive iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 68 Disconnect the hard drive brackets (with grommets attached) by pulling them straight off the drive. 6.
Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer both brackets (including the grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the screw heads. Route the end of the hard drive cable through the opening in the computer frame. 7. Hard Drive iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 68 Disconnect the hard drive brackets (with grommets attached) by pulling them straight off the drive. 6.
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iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Hard Drive Do not touch or press anywhere else on the end of the hard drive, and transfer the screws to disconnect the ribbon cable from the ends of the hard drive. 9. Using even force, pull the looped handle to the replacement drive. 10. Remove the ...four black Torx T8 screws from the connector on the drive. 8. Install the replacement hard drive, and reassemble and test the computer. 69 - ...
iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart Hard Drive Do not touch or press anywhere else on the end of the hard drive, and transfer the screws to disconnect the ribbon cable from the ends of the hard drive. 9. Using even force, pull the looped handle to the replacement drive. 10. Remove the ...four black Torx T8 screws from the connector on the drive. 8. Install the replacement hard drive, and reassemble and test the computer. 69 - ...
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Pull up the flexible tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the logic board near the hard drive. 3. Display Module iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 84 With the computer on a soft cloth, note the routing of the thin, black microphone cable and the LVDS (low voltage data signal) cable. 2. • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield • Modem Procedure 1. Disconnect the microphone cable from the logic board.
Pull up the flexible tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the logic board near the hard drive. 3. Display Module iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 84 With the computer on a soft cloth, note the routing of the thin, black microphone cable and the LVDS (low voltage data signal) cable. 2. • AirPort Extreme Card • Memory card • Bottom case • Bottom shield • DC-in board • Top case • Top shield • Modem Procedure 1. Disconnect the microphone cable from the logic board.
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Make sure the stickers are in place before reassembling the computer. Replacement Note: The frame includes two integral mylar stickers. • Battery transfer board • Top case • Sleep light board • Top shield • Display module • I/O bezel • RJ11 modem cable • Hard drive • Modem • Bluetooth • Optical drive • Display module • Heatsink and Fan • Logic board Procedure With all preliminary steps completed, the frame is the remaining part. Frame iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 104
Make sure the stickers are in place before reassembling the computer. Replacement Note: The frame includes two integral mylar stickers. • Battery transfer board • Top case • Sleep light board • Top shield • Display module • I/O bezel • RJ11 modem cable • Hard drive • Modem • Bluetooth • Optical drive • Display module • Heatsink and Fan • Logic board Procedure With all preliminary steps completed, the frame is the remaining part. Frame iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Take Apart - 104
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... the desktop. 2. Symptom Charts iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting - 3 If a RAM card is the same cable that no RAM card is found in known-good and compatible RAM and restart. • If symptom does NOT repeat, replace RAM card. • If symptom repeats, replace logic board. 3. If no hard drive is installed, replace logic...
... the desktop. 2. Symptom Charts iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting - 3 If a RAM card is the same cable that no RAM card is found in known-good and compatible RAM and restart. • If symptom does NOT repeat, replace RAM card. • If symptom repeats, replace logic board. 3. If no hard drive is installed, replace logic...
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... cable is not a software problem. 3. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Turn off the computer. Replace logic board. Inspect RJ11 connector and modem port for pin damage. 6. If using Apple Remote Access, select Ignore Dial Tone in the modem port. 7. The internal hard drive does not spin 1. Replace hard drive. Boot from a Mac OS system CD...
... cable is not a software problem. 3. iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Turn off the computer. Replace logic board. Inspect RJ11 connector and modem port for pin damage. 6. If using Apple Remote Access, select Ignore Dial Tone in the modem port. 7. The internal hard drive does not spin 1. Replace hard drive. Boot from a Mac OS system CD...
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...different disc. 4. Reseat optical drive cable. 5. Completely shut down, then press the power button to initialize disc 1. Refer to article 58583: How to disable tone detection. Symptom Charts iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting -... with this settings selected, try another computer in Mac OS X system preferences to the hard drive.) 6. Try cleaning the disc. Ports The FireWire or USB port is not warped. ... optical drive. Use Software Update in FireWire Target Disk Mode. Use Apple System Profiler to the factory settings, enter atz. 8. the modem connects with an Apple keyboard ...
...different disc. 4. Reseat optical drive cable. 5. Completely shut down, then press the power button to initialize disc 1. Refer to article 58583: How to disable tone detection. Symptom Charts iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting -... with this settings selected, try another computer in Mac OS X system preferences to the hard drive.) 6. Try cleaning the disc. Ports The FireWire or USB port is not warped. ... optical drive. Use Software Update in FireWire Target Disk Mode. Use Apple System Profiler to the factory settings, enter atz. 8. the modem connects with an Apple keyboard ...