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iBook (16 VRAM)
Updated February 13, 2003
© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Take Apart
iBook (16 VRAM)
© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
General Information
Tools
The following tools are recommended for the Take Apart procedures: · Coin · ESD wriststrap and mat · #0 Phillips screwdriver · Jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver · Small soft cloth · Torx T8 screwdriver or 5/64 hex driver · Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) · Metal paper clip Note: To organize the screws you remove from the assembly, use a tray with divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
Serial Number Location
In this computer, the product serial number is located in the battery bay and on the top case underneath the keyboard.
General Information
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Battery
Tools
· Coin
Procedure
Warning: Always shut down the 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. 1. Place the computer on a clean, flat surface. 2. Shut down your computer and wait thirty minutes before continuing. 3. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer. 4. Close the computer, turn it over, and locate the battery latch. 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.
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Battery
5. Install the replacement battery. 6. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that were connected and restart the computer. Note: You may need to reset the date and time (using the Date & Time control panel). Warning: Never turn on the 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 the computer or cause injury.
Battery
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Keyboard and RAM Shield
Tools
· #0 Phillips screwdriver · Jeweler's flat-blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked) · Small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Card is installed)
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Raise the display so you can access the keyboard. 2. 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. The 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.
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Keyboard and RAM Shield
3. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys), then lift the top portion of the keyboar |