Opening an iBook G4

Whether you are adding memory or an AirPort Extreme Card to an iBook G4, the first step is to remove the battery and lift up the keyboard.

1.
Place the computer on a clean, flat surface.

2.
Shut down the computer and wait 30 minutes before continuing.

NOTE

Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.

3.
Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.

4.
Put on the grounded ESD wrist strap.

5.
Close the computer, turn it over, and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1¼4-turn clockwise to unlock the battery. Gently remove the battery.

Removing the battery will prevent you from turning on the computer accidentally.

NOTE

Warning: Removing the battery before shutting down your computer may result in data loss.

6.
Turn over the computer.

7.
Raise the display so you can access the keyboard.

8.
Make sure the keyboard-locking screw, located in the small plastic tab to the left of the Num Lock key, is not in the locked position.

Your iBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step.

To unlock the keyboard, turn the screw 1¼2-turn using a jeweler's flathead screwdriver.

9.
Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys), and then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly and toward the display.

10.
Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad.

11.
Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity.

NOTE

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. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer.


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