At each stage of the Take Apart procedure, if there are special notes and information, we'll let you know; otherwise, we proceed component to component, from the outside in.
The lithium ion (LiIon) battery provides power to the iBook when alternating current (AC) is not present. Whenever you are opening an iBook G4, the first step is to remove the battery.
1. | Place the computer on a clean, flat surface. |
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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 1ΒΌ4-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 the computer may result in data loss.
Unless it is physically damaged, it's rarely necessary to replace the bottom case of an iBook G4. However, gaining access to other internal components often requires the removal of the bottom case as a preliminary step.
When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs in the battery compartment are in place before installing the bottom case. Each spring has a plastic cap on one end. The cap should fit securely on the spring, and the curved side of the cap should be positioned against the inner frame. The springs have a small amount of grease on them; do not wipe away the grease.
1. | Replace the bottom case following the instructions in the service manual. |
2. | Verify that the system works correctly by starting up the system, running AHT, and doing a few user tasks, such as copying a file in the Finder. |
NOTE
You can use the Take Apart checklist on the CD (takeapartlist.pdf) to verify proper reassembly.
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