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073-1000 Re v . A iBook G4 (Mid 2005) Keyboard Replacement Instructions F ollow the instructions in this sheet carefully . F ailure to f ollo w these instructions could damage your equipment and v oid its w arranty . W arning: During this procedure, keep small parts away fr om children.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 2 4. Close the computer , tur n it ov er , and locate the batter y latch. Use a coin to tur n the battery latch 1/4 tur n cloc kwise to unlock the battery . Gently remov e the battery . (Figure 1) Removing the battery will prevent you from accidentally turning on the computer.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 3 8. Release the ke yboard b y pulling down on the k e yboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 ke ys) (Figure 3) , then lift the top por tion of the k eyboard up slightly , and tow ard the displa y . Figure 3 9. Flip the ke yboard o v er and la y it on the palm rest.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 4 10. T ouch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge an y static electricity , as shown. (Figure 5) Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by touching the computer’s framework before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 5 2. Lift the RAM shield (with screws attached) out of the computer . (Figure 7) Figure 7 3. Locate the ke yboard cab le connector . (Figure 8) 4. Fir mly g rasp the cab le, and carefully pull it str aight up until the connector releases.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 6 Installing the Replacement K eyboard 1. La y the replacement k eyboard in the correct orientation ov er the k e yboard opening, then fl ip it tow ard y ou and la y it f ace down on the palm rest to e xpose its connector cable . 2.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 7 Closing the Computer 1. Flip the ke yboard bac k tow ard the k eyboard opening in the case . Hold the keyboard at a 45-degree angle above the keyboard opening, and insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the keyboard into the slot under the edge of the opening.
iBook G4 Keyboard - 8 Apple Computer , Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer , Inc. All rights reser v ed. This document is protected under U .S . Cop yright Law and International T reaties, and no par t of this document ma y be reproduced in any f or m without written per mission from Apple.
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