Air Port Card
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Note: Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.
Warning: During this procedure, keep small parts away from children.
Tools Required
• Jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked)
Opening the Computer
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.
- Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
- Shut down your computer and wait thirty minutes before continuing.
- Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.
- Close the computer, turn it over, and locate the battery latch. (Figure 1)
Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock the battery. Gently remove the battery.
Removing the battery will prevent you from accidentally turning on the computer.
Warning: Removing the battery before shutting down your computer may result in data loss.
- Turn over the computer.
- Raise the display so you can access the keyboard.
- Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab to the left of the Num Lock key (Figure 2), 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 1/2 turn. Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 1
8. Release the keyboard by pulling down 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
Figure 3
9. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad. (Figure 4)
Figure 4
Figure 4
10. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any 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. 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.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Removing the Installed AirPort Card
1. Unlatch the flexible wire holder that secures the card. (Figure 6)
Figure 6
Figure 6
- Use the pull-tab on the card to remove it from the slot.
- Disconnect the antenna cable from the AirPort Card by pulling straight back on its connector.
Installing the Replacement AirPort Card
1. If the AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter (Figure 7), remove the metal clip (A) and pull the AirPort Card (B) from the adapter (C). The adapter and metal clip are not used with your iBook.
Figure 7
- Locate the AirPort antenna cable connector and plug it into the port (located just below the pull-tab) on the end of the AirPort Card. Make sure the connector is straight before inserting it into the card. (Figure 8)
- To install the AirPort Card, gently slide it (with the AirPort ID number and bar code facing up) under the wire bracket and securely into the AirPort Card slot.
Figure 8
Figure 8
4. Use the wire holder to secure the AirPort Card in place by inserting its prongs into the slots in the RAM shield. (Figure 9)
Figure 9
Figure 9
Closing the Computer
- Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard 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. (Figure 10)
Important: Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush against the edge of the opening.
3. Lay the keyboard flat into the keyboard opening.
Figure 10
Figure 10
4. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard. (Figure 11)
Figure 11
Figure 11
- Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place.
- Close the display and turn the iBook over.
- Replace the battery into the battery compartment. Hold the battery flush and use a coin to turn the latch counterclockwise 1/4 turn to lock the battery into place. (Figure 12)
Figure 12
Figure 12
- Turn your iBook over and open the display.
- Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected and restart your computer.
Note: You may need to reset the date and time (using the Date & Time control panel).
Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is fully reassembled. Operating the computer when it is missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.
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- 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
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Memory Card Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Note: Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/.
Warning: During this procedure, keep small parts away from children.
Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. Only install memory cards that are approved for your iBook.
Tools Required
• Coin
- 0 Phillips screwdriver
- Jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked)
- Small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Card is installed)
Opening the Computer
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.
- Place your computer on a clean, flat surface.
- Shut down your computer and wait thirty minutes before continuing.
- Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.
- Close the computer, turn it over, and locate the battery latch. (Figure 1)
Use a coin to turn the battery latch 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock the battery. Gently remove the battery.
Removing the battery will prevent you from accidentally turning on the computer.
Warning: Removing the battery before shutting down your computer may result in data loss.
- Turn over the computer.
- Raise the display so you can access the keyboard.
- Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab to the left of the Num Lock key (Figure 2), 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 1/2 turn. Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 1
8. Release the keyboard by pulling down 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
Figure 3
9. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad. (Figure 4)
Figure 4
Figure 4
10. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any 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. 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.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Removing the Installed Memory Card
- If your computer has the optional AirPort Card installed, unlatch the flexible wire holder that secures the card. (Figure 6)
- Use the pull-tab on the card to remove it from the slot. (You do not need to disconnect the antenna.)
Note: To avoid scratching the computer's case, place a soft cloth between the AirPort Card and the surface of your iBook.
Figure 6
Figure 6
- If an AirPort Card is not installed, unlatch the flexible wire holder to release the AirPort Card antenna cable.
- Remove the screws that secure the RAM shield. (Figure 7) Figure 7
- Lift the RAM shield out of the computer. Carefully pulling up on the wire holder may help to remove the shield. (Figure 8)
Figure 8
Figure 8
- Locate the installed memory card and brackets that secure the card on both sides. (Figure 9)
- Carefully spread the brackets apart until the card releases on each side. Pull the card up and out of the memory slot.
Figure 9
Figure 9
Installing the Replacement Memory Card
1. Line up the notch in the replacement memory card with the small tab in the memory slot. Hold the card at a 30-degree angle, then push the card into the slot until it is firmly seated. (Figure 10)
Note: If you feel resistance when inserting the card, try pushing one side at a time.
Figure 10
Figure 10
2. Gently push the top of the card down until the brackets snap onto both sides of the memory card to lock it into place. (Figure 11)
Figure 11
Figure 11
- Insert the RAM shield. (Figure 12)
- Verify that the end of the wire of the wire holder (where it is attached to the RAM shield, on the keyboard side) does not catch on the side of the compartment. The screw holes on the shield and computer should align and the shield should lay uniformly flat.
- Verify that the AirPort antenna cable routes through the notch in the RAM shield without pinching.
- Replace the RAM shield screws.
Figure 12
Figure 12
7. If you do not have an AirPort Card, flip down the wire holder over the AirPort Card antenna cable and secure it by inserting the prongs of the holder into the slots in the RAM shield. (Figure 13)
Figure 13
Figure 13
- If you have an AirPort Card, gently slide it (with the AirPort ID number and bar code facing up) under the wire bracket and securely into the AirPort Card slot.
- Use the wire holder to secure the AirPort Card in place by inserting its prongs into the slots in the RAM shield. (Figure 14)
Figure 14
Figure 14
Closing the Computer
- Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard 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.
Important: Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush against the edge of the opening. (Figure 15)
3. Lay the keyboard flat into the keyboard opening. Figure 15
4. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard. (Figure 16)
Figure 16
Figure 16
- Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place.
- Close the display and turn the iBook over.
- Replace the battery into the battery compartment. Hold the battery flush and use a coin to turn the latch counterclockwise 1/4 turn to lock the battery into place. (Figure 17)
- Turn your iBook over and open the display.
- Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected and restart your computer.
Note: You may need to reset the date and time (using the Date & Time control panel).
Warning: Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place and it is fully reassembled. Operating the computer when it is missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury.
Figure 17
Figure 17
- Apple Computer, Inc.
- 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple.
The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Apple Computer, Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 USA
+ 1 408 996 1010 http://www.apple.com
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iBook is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Bottom Case Replacement Instructions
The following instructions explain how to replace the bottom case on the iBook (14.1 LCD) computer.
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
- Soft cloth
- Torx T8 screwdriver
- Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
- 0 Phillips screwdriver
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the battery.
Procedure
- Place the computer upside down on a soft cloth.
- Important: To avoid damaging the case, be careful that the screwdriver tip does not slip out of the screw head during removal.
Remove the three screws (two identical screws in the back, one shorter screw in the center of the bottom case).
- 3. Using a black stick, peel up the three rubber feet from the metal sockets.
Note: When reassembling the computer, do not reuse the feet. Install three new rubber feet.
- Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the metal sockets.
- Use a black stick to lift out the metal sockets.
Note: When reassembling the computer, note that the metal sockets are keyed. Rotate them until they sit flat against the bottom case.
6. Remove the two identical Phillips screws next to the battery connector.
7. Note the locations of the slots on the bottom case. The computer frame has tabs that fit into slots within the bottom case (six tabs in front; two on each side; three in back). When using a black stick to pry off the bottom case, it helps to know where the slots are as you free the tabs from the slots.
8. In the battery compartment, lift up the corner of the bottom case, and use a black stick or jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry up the slot from the inner tabs on the frame.
9. Starting at the battery compartment, use a black stick to carefully pry up the bottom case from the computer.
10. Warning: To avoid damaging the sleep light and other delicate components, do not insert the black stick too far into the computer as you free the bottom case from the computer. Use just the tip of the black stick to pry up the bottom case.
11. Carefully work the black stick around the corners of the bottom case.
- The bottom case fits snugly. Use moderate force to remove the remaining tabs from the slots.
- When all tabs have been freed from the slots, lift up the bottom case.
Note: When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables as you press the bottom case back onto the computer. Check that the bottom case shows no raised surfaces and is fully snapped into place before installing the remaining screws, sockets, and feet.
14. If you are replacing any additional parts at this time, remove the two springs from the battery compartment so they do not fall out and get lost.
Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs in the battery connector 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.
15. Install the replacement bottom case, and reassemble and test the computer.
Bottom Shield Replacement Instructions
The following instructions explain how to replace the bottom shield in the iBook (14.1 LCD) computer.
Tools
- Soft cloth
- 0 Phillips screwdriver
- Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
Note: To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
- Battery
- Bottom case
1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the following screws from the bottom shield:
- nine identical 6-mm long Phillips screws (two of the screws may be concealed under foil tape at the display hinge)
- two identical 14.5-mm long Phillips screws
- one 5-mm long Phillips screw
- 6mm 6mm
2. Using a black stick, peel up—but do not remove— the strips of tape.
Note: Check for foil tape by the computer latch as well as the areas shown below.
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