Apple IBG4-MEM-CIP1 User Manual

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iBook G4

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 Extreme 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.

1. Place your 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.

Figure 1

(Figure 1)

5. Turn over the computer.

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

7. Make sure the keyboard locking screw, located in the small plastic tab to the left of the
Num Lock key
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 2)

, is not in the locked position. Your iBook comes with the

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8. Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left
of the F1 and F12 keys)
and toward the display.

Figure 3

(Figure 3)

, then lift the top portion of the keyboard up slightly,

9. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest.

Figure 4

(Figure 4)

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10. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity,
as shown.

(Figure 5)

Important:

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

To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by

Removing the Installed Memory Card

1. If your computer has the optional AirPort Extreme Card installed, unlatch the flexible
wire holder that secures the card.

2. Use the clear, plastic pull-tab on the card to remove the card 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 Extreme Card and the surface of your iBook.

Figure 6

(Figure 6)

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