Apple iBook G4 User Manual

Page 1 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Apple iBook G4 12” Repair ManualCopyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights r

Page 10 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Ram / MemoryBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Battery* Keyboard *• Note

Page 11 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.To install, simply line up the chip with the ram slot and push the chip down so

Page 12 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Bottom CaseBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryRemove the three Torx

Page 13 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Unscrew the Philips head screw underneath the three feet, and lift out the metal

Page 14 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Beginning in the battery bay corner, Use your fingers to separate the corner pla

Page 15 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Disengage all of the latches all the way to the optical drive. The right hand ca

Page 16 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Bottom ShieldBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryBottom CaseFirst, r

Page 17 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.DC-In BoardBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryBottom CaseBottom Shi

Page 18 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Disconnect the DC-In board connector from the logic board by gently grasping the

Page 19 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Fan AssemblyBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryBottom CaseBottom Sh

Page 2 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Table of ContentsBattery Removal…………………………………………………...………...pg. 4Keyboard /Airpo

Page 20 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Disconnect the fan cable from the logic board, and lift the fan up and out as sh

Page 21 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Top CaseBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Extre

Page 22 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Remove the seven Philips head screws from the locations shown. Note that the 4.5

Page 23 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Make your way around the top case until you can easily flip it up as shown (with

Page 24 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Sleep Light AssemblyBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / A

Page 25 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Flip the unit over and locate the cable going from the sleep light to the logic

Page 26 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Top ShieldBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Ext

Page 27 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.The top shield can now easily be lifted up and out of the unit as shown.

Page 28 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.I/O BezelBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Extr

Page 29 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Modem PortBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Ext

Page 3 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Airport Antenna………………………………………..…………………….pg 60Reed Switch / Inverter Cable…………………

Page 30 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Using your finger, push the modem port away from the unit. You may have to use a

Page 31 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Hard DriveBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Ext

Page 32 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Flip the unit back over and remove the two 6mm Philips head screws from the loca

Page 33 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Pull the bracket off of the side of the drive as shown. It should come off easil

Page 34 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.ModemBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Extreme

Page 35 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Bluetooth AssemblyBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Air

Page 36 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Grasp the Bluetooth cable as shown and gently pull it free from its Bluetooth bo

Page 37 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Grasp the Bluetooth cable, and gently pull it free from its logic board connecto

Page 38 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.The antenna holder is held in place by a very light adhesive. Use your flat tool

Page 39 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Optical DriveBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport

Page 4 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Battery RemovalBefore beginning any repair, remove the battery first!Locate the b

Page 40 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.There is a brown clip that holds the optical drive cable to the logic board conn

Page 41 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.You can now lift the drive up and out of the unit as shown.Optical Drive CableRe

Page 42 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.This will release the back bracket. Remove it as shown.Use your flat tool to gen

Page 43 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Right bracketRemove the two Philips head screws from the locations shown.Remove

Page 44 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.BezelYou can now pull the bezel off the drive. You may have to use a little forc

Page 45 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Display ModuleBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport

Page 46 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Remove the screw holding down the LVDS cable in the location shown.Next, disconn

Page 47 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.From the bottom of the unit, disconnect the inverter cable from the logic board,

Page 48 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Lift the display module up and out as shown. Make sure all cables are routed pro

Page 49 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Back Casing RemovalBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleWith t

Page 5 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Using either a flat head screwdriver or a coin (anything with a flat surface) tur

Page 50 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Lift the back casing off and away from the rest of the display module, and place

Page 51 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Clutch Cover RemovalBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleDispl

Page 52 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.This will allow the clutch cover to simply be pulled off as shown. *Note that th

Page 53 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.LCD RemovalBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleDisplay Back C

Page 54 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.You can now lift up the back shield. Lift it completely off and place on a clean

Page 55 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Disconnect the display cable from the LCD by gently grabbing it as shown and the

Page 56 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Pivot the LCD all the way to the left as shown, and disconnect the inverter cabl

Page 57 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Inverter BoardBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleDisplay Bac

Page 58 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Undo the inverter cable connector from the inverter board by gently pulling the

Page 59 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Lift the inverter board up and out.

Page 6 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Keyboard / Airport Extreme CardBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryLo

Page 60 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Airport Antenna CableBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleDisp

Page 61 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Next, you need to pry up the green airport board as shown below. It is held on b

Page 62 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Remove the two Philips head screws in the locations shown below.With the screws

Page 63 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Now, on the left hand side, repeat the procedure. Remove the two Philips head sc

Page 64 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.The cable assembly should now be loose. If it is not, make sure you have removed

Page 65 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Reed Switch / Inverter CableBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display Mod

Page 66 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Guide the reed switch cables out, and if held in place by any tape, remove the t

Page 67 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Microphone AssemblyBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleDispla

Page 68 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Hinge / Clutch AssemblyBefore proceeding, you must first remove:Display ModuleDi

Page 69 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.HeatsinkBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Extre

Page 7 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.While depressing the tabs, pull the keyboard up, out, and flip it towards you as

Page 70 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Remove the 3 hex nut screws from the locations shown. Use either pliers or a hex

Page 71 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Logic BoardBefore proceeding, you must first remove:BatteryKeyboard / Airport Ex

Page 72 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Lift the board up and out as shown.

Page 73 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.At Powerbookmedic.com, we strive to make our manuals as accurate as possible. If

Page 8 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Behind the airport extreme card is a retainer clip. Push this clip out and up as

Page 9 of 73Copyright © 2006 Powerbookmedic.com. All rights reserved.Remove the four screws from the airport retainer in the locations shown, and lift