Keyboard Replacement Instructions
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..., flat -blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked) Opening the Computer Warning: Always shut down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. A iBook G4 (Mid 2005) Keyboard Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this procedure, keep small parts away from children. Failure to follow these instructions could damage...
..., flat -blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked) Opening the Computer Warning: Always shut down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. A iBook G4 (Mid 2005) Keyboard Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this procedure, keep small parts away from children. Failure to follow these instructions could damage...
Keyboard Replacement Instructions
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... display so you can skip this step. Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab to unlock the battery. Figure 1 5. Figure 2 iBook G4 Keyboard - 2 Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1/4 turn clockwise to the left of the Num Lock key (Figure 2), is not in data... loss. Your iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you from accidentally turning on the computer. To unlock the keyboard...
... display so you can skip this step. Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab to unlock the battery. Figure 1 5. Figure 2 iBook G4 Keyboard - 2 Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1/4 turn clockwise to the left of the Num Lock key (Figure 2), is not in data... loss. Your iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you from accidentally turning on the computer. To unlock the keyboard...
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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. Figure 3 9. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the palm rest. (Figure 4) Figure 4 iBook G4 Keyboard - 3 8.
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. Figure 3 9. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the palm rest. (Figure 4) Figure 4 iBook G4 Keyboard - 3 8.
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... room until you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the RAM shield. (Figure 6) Figure 6 iBook G4 Keyboard - 4 10. Figure 5 Removing the Installed Keyboard 1. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity, as shown. (Figure...
... room until you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the RAM shield. (Figure 6) Figure 6 iBook G4 Keyboard - 4 10. Figure 5 Removing the Installed Keyboard 1. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity, as shown. (Figure...
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Lift the RAM shield (with screws attached) out of the computer. (Figure 7) Figure 7 3. 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. Figure 8 5. Set the keyboard aside. iBook G4 Keyboard - 5 Note: If needed, use your fingers to pry up the connector from side to side. 2. Locate the keyboard cable connector. (Figure 8) 4.
Lift the RAM shield (with screws attached) out of the computer. (Figure 7) Figure 7 3. 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. Figure 8 5. Set the keyboard aside. iBook G4 Keyboard - 5 Note: If needed, use your fingers to pry up the connector from side to side. 2. Locate the keyboard cable connector. (Figure 8) 4.
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Make sure that the screw holes on the computer. 3. Insert the RAM shield. (Figure 9) 4. Figure 9 iBook G4 Keyboard - 6 Lay the replacement keyboard in the correct orientation over the keyboard opening, then flip it toward you and lay it face down on the palm rest to expose its connector on the shield and computer align and that the shield sits uniformly flat. 5. Firmly insert the keyboard cable connector into its connector cable. 2. Tighten the RAM shield screws. Installing the Replacement Keyboard 1.
Make sure that the screw holes on the computer. 3. Insert the RAM shield. (Figure 9) 4. Figure 9 iBook G4 Keyboard - 6 Lay the replacement keyboard in the correct orientation over the keyboard opening, then flip it toward you and lay it face down on the palm rest to expose its connector on the shield and computer align and that the shield sits uniformly flat. 5. Firmly insert the keyboard cable connector into its connector cable. 2. Tighten the RAM shield screws. Installing the Replacement Keyboard 1.
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... place. 7. Let go of the keyboard. (Figure 10) Figure 10 4. Close the display and turn the iBook over your computer unless all the tabs are in the case. Hold the battery flush and use a... reassembled. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on your iBook and open the display. 8. Warning: Never turn to reset the date and time (using the Date ...& Time control panel). Turn over . 6. iBook G4 Keyboard - 7 Closing the Computer 1. Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening . Note: You...
... place. 7. Let go of the keyboard. (Figure 10) Figure 10 4. Close the display and turn the iBook over your computer unless all the tabs are in the case. Hold the battery flush and use a... reassembled. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on your iBook and open the display. 8. Warning: Never turn to reset the date and time (using the Date ...& Time control panel). Turn over . 6. iBook G4 Keyboard - 7 Closing the Computer 1. Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening . Note: You...
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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., registered in any form without written permission from Apple. Apple is protected under U.S. iBook G4 Keyboard - 8 iBook is a trademark of this document may be reproduced ...in the U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties, and no part of Apple Computer, Inc. This document is not responsible...