Apple iBook (Late 2001) 03-02 Service Manual

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 Service Source

iBook (Late 2001)

Updated February 17, 2003

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iBook (Late 2001)

Keyboard

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

• 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.

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.

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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

5. Turn over the computer.

(Figure 1)

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 rests and trackpad.

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 Keyboard

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

2. 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)

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3. If an AirPort Card is not installed, unlatch the ﬂexible wire holder to release the AirPort Card antenna cable.

4. Remove the screws that secure the RAM shield.

Figure 7

5. 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 7)

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6. Locate the keyboard cable connector.

7. Firmly grasp the cable as shown in the illustration.

8. Carefully pull straight up on the cable until the connector releases.

(Figure 9)

Important:

Note:

Figure 9

9. Set the keyboard aside.

Pull straight up, do not twist or pull the cable sideways.

If needed, use your fingers to pry up the connector from side to side.

Installing the Replacement Keyboard

1. Lay the replacement keyboard in the correct orientation over the keyboard opening, then ﬂip it toward you and lay it face down on the palm rests and trackpad to expose its connector cable.

2. Firmly insert the keyboard cable connector into its connector on the computer.

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3. Insert the RAM shield.

4. 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.

5. Verify that the AirPort antenna cable routes through the notch in the RAM shield without pinching.

6. Replace the RAM shield screws.

Figure 10

(Figure 10)

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 11

(Figure 11)

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8. 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.

9. Use the wire holder to secure the AirPort Card in place by inserting its prongs into the slots in the RAM shield.

Figure 12

(Figure 12)

Closing the Computer

1. Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case.

2. 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 13)

Important:

against the edge of the opening.

3. Lay the keyboard ﬂat into the keyboard opening.

Figure 13

Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush

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4. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard.

Figure 14

5. Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place.

6. Close the display and turn the iBook over.

7. 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 15)

(Figure 14)

Figure 15

8. Turn your iBook over and open the display.

9. 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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 Apple Computer, Inc.

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.

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iBook (Late 2001)

AirPort 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

• Coin

• Jeweler’s ﬂat-blade screwdriver (if keyboard is locked)

Opening the Computer

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.

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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

5. Turn over the computer.

(Figure 1)

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.

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(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 rests and trackpad.

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:

Figure 5

To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by

Removing the Installed AirPort Card

1. Unlatch the ﬂexible wire holder that secures the card.

Figure 6

2. Use the pull-tab on the card to remove it from the slot.

3. Disconnect the antenna cable from the AirPort Card by pulling straight back on its connector.

(Figure 6)

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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

2. 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)

3. 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

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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)

Closing the Computer

1. Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case.

2. 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:

against the edge of the opening.

3. Lay the keyboard ﬂat into the keyboard opening.

Figure 10

Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush

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4. Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press do wn on the top portion of the keyboard.

Figure 11

5. Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place.

6. Close the display and turn the iBook over.

7. 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 11)

Figure 12

8. Turn your iBook over and open the display.

9. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables that w ere connected and restart your computer.

Note:

You may need to reset the date and time (using the Date & Time control

panel).

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 Apple Computer, Inc.

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 and AirPort are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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iBook (Late 2001)

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

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.

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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

5. Turn over the computer.

(Figure 1)

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 rests and trackpad.

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:

Figure 5

To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by

Removing the Installed Memory Card

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

2. 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)

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3. If an AirPort Card is not installed, unlatch the ﬂexible wire holder to release the AirPort Card antenna cable.

4. Remove the screws that secure the RAM shield.

Figure 7

5. 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 7)

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6. Locate the installed memory card and brackets that secure the card on both sides.

(Figure 9)

7. Carefully spread the brackets apart until the card releases on each side. Pull the card up and out of the memory slot.

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:

Figure 10

If you feel resistance when inserting the card, try pushing one side at a time.

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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)

3. Insert the RAM shield.

5. Verify that the AirPort antenna cable routes through the notch in the RAM shield without pinching.

6. Replace the RAM shield screws.

Figure 12

(Figure 12)

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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

8. 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.

9. Use the wire holder to secure the AirPort Card in place by inserting its prongs into the slots in the RAM shield.

(Figure 13)

(Figure 14)

Figure 14

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Closing the Computer

1. Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case.

2. 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:

against the edge of the opening.

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.

Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush

(Figure 15)

(Figure 16)

Figure 16

5. Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place.

6. Close the display and turn the iBook over.

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7. 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)

Figure 17

8. Turn your iBook over and open the display.

9. 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).

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 Apple Computer, Inc.

Under the copyright laws, this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple.

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.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Bottom Case

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the bottom case on the iBook (Late

2001) 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

1. Place the computer upside down on a soft cloth.

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Important:

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.

To avoid damaging the case, be careful that the screwdriver tip does not

Note: When reassembling the computer, do not reuse the feet. Install three new

rubber feet.

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4. Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the metal sockets.

5. 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.

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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.

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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.

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11. Carefully work the black stick around the corners of the bottom case.

12. The bottom case ﬁts snugly. Use moderate force to remove the remaining tabs from the slots.

13. 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.

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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.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Bottom Shield

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the bottom shield in the iBook (Late

2001) 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

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the ﬁve identical Phillips screws from the bottom case.

2. Peel up, but do not remove, the pieces of yellow tape.

Note: When reassembling the computer, reuse the tape to secure the replacement

bottom shield.

3. Using a black stick, peel up—but do not remove—the strips of foil tape from the bottom shield.

Note: When reassembling the computer, install the replacement bottom shield so

that the corner of the shield closest to the longest strip of foil tape is secured first. (With the computer oriented as shown, this corner is the uppermost right corner.)

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Warning: Do not bend the bottom shield.

Lift the bottom shield off the computer, being careful where it might catch on the tape.

Note:

The two springs in the battery connector can become loose. When reassembling the computer, make sure that the two springs in the battery connector are in place before installing the bottom case. Each spring might have grease on the coils, and each has a plastic cap on one end. Make sure the cap ﬁts securely on the spring, and the curved side of the cap is positioned against the inner frame.

6. Install the replacement bottom shield, and reassemble and test the computer.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Fan

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the fan in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Battery

• Bottom case

• Bottom shield

Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the single screw from the fan bracket.

Note:

Reserve the screw for the replacement fan.

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2. Lift the fan and bracket from the computer, and use a black stick to disconnect the connector from the logic board.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, tuck in the cable underneath the

replacement fan bracket.

3. Install the replacement fan, and reassemble and test the computer.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Top Case

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the top case on the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

• Soft cloth

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• Metal paper clip

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

• Keyboard

• AirPort Card

• Bottom case

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth and the bottom shield facing up, remo ve f our scre ws, as shown.

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2. Turn over the computer. Using a black stick, pry up the sides of the trackpad cable connector to release the trackpad cable.

3. Remove the three identical screws from the keyboard well.

4. Using a black stick, pry up the magnet. Then remove the screw beneath it.

Note: When reassembling the computer, note that the screw beneath the magnet is

smaller than the other three screws. Be sure to install the magnet over the screw.

5. Peel up the speak er wire tape, b ut make sure that the speak er wire beneath it remains in place. Set aside the speaker wire tape.

Note: When reassembling the computer, reuse the speaker wire tape.

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6. Using a straightened paper clip, open the optical drive.

7. Turn over the computer, and remove the small screw near the DC connector.

8. Completely slide out the optical drive tray, and then slide in the side rail until you can access the small screw above the drive. Remove the screw.

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Warning: When performing this step, make sure the speaker cable and power switch cable are not strained.

Turn over the computer. Starting near the left speaker end of the top case, lift up the top case near the front. Tilt the top case so that it clears the DC connector.

Tilt the top case up away from the computer latch.

10. With the top case loosened, note how the speaker cable is routed.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, ensure that the shrink tubing section of the

speaker cable sticks to the top shield and is routed as shown.

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11. Disconnect the power switch cable connector from the logic board.

12. Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the logic board.

13. Remove the top case from the computer.

Note: When installing the replacement top case, make sure you attach the case

over the DC connector first. Then connect the power switch cable connector followed by the speaker cable connector. Do not strain the cables.

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14. Before installing the replacement top case, make sure it includes the following:

• Speaker set

• Power button and board (under left speaker)

• Speaker cable and power switch cable

• Trackpad assembly with board and cable

• Display latch

15.

Important:

from the old top case to the replacement top case. You can use a black stick to carefully peel up a corner of the label. Then peel off the label completely and apply it to the replacement top case. Make sure that the labels lie completely ﬂat so they do not interfere with the battery compartment.

Make sure you transf er the original serial number label and Ethernet label

16. Install the replacement top case, and reassemble and test the computer.

Warning: When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables as you press the top case back onto the computer. Check that the top case shows no raised surfaces and is fully snapped into place before installing the remaining screws.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Top Shield

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the top shield in the iBook (Late 2001) 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

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the 12 Phillips screws:

• five large identical screws

• one medium-sized screw

• five small identical screws

• one tiny screw

2. Using a black stick, carefully peel up, but do not remove, the foil strips and pieces of tape.

Note: When reassembling the computer, reuse the foil and tape to secure the

replacement top shield.

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Warning: Do not bend the top shield.

Lift the top shield off the computer, being careful where it might catch on the highlighted areas shown.

4. Install the replacement top shield, and reassemble and test the computer.

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iBook (Late 2001)

I/O Bezel

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the I/O bezel in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Battery

• Bottom case

• Bottom shield

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two scre ws from the I/O bezel and peel up the foil tape.

2. Tilt down the I/O bezel and remove it from the computer frame.

Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that the I/O bezel is level and

fits over all ports.

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3. Install the replacement I/O bezel, and reassemble and test the computer.

Note: When installing the replacement I/O bezel, make sure the bezel shield and the

mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Hard Drive

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the hard drive in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

• Torx T8 screwdriver

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

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the hard drive and how the ribbon cable is routed.

2. Warning: If the ribbon cable connector is pulled up unevenly, some connector pins could become bent and damaged.

Using even force, pull the looped handle straight up to disconnect the ribbon cable from the connector at the side of the hard drive.

Note:

When installing the ribbon cable at the side of the replacement drive,

this connector is labeled "TO MAIN BOARD" on the ribbon cable.

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3. Lift up the fabric tape to release the microphone cable.

Note: When reassembling the computer, reuse the tape to secure the microphone

cable to the replacement drive.

4. From the corner bracket, tilt up the hard drive, and slide it out from under the microphone cable.

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5. Warning: Handle the hard drive at the sides only. Do not touch or press anywhere else on the drive.

Warning: If the ribbon cable connector is pulled out unevenly, some connector pins could become bent and damaged.

Using even force,

connector on the end of the hard drive.

Note:

When installing the ribbon cable to the end of the replacement drive,

this connector is labeled "TO HDD" on the ribbon cable.

pull the looped handle to disconnect the ribbon cable from the

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6. Holding the drive by the corners as shown, pull off the side rails (with grommets attached).

Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer the side brackets (including the

grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the screw heads.

7. Install the replacement hard drive, and reassemble and test the computer.

Note:

Each connector on the ribbon cable is labeled for reinstallation.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Modem

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the modem in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Battery

• Bottom case

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

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Procedure

1. Warning: When removing the modem, be careful not to strain the cable.

With the computer on a soft cloth, note the routing of the LVDS (low voltage data signal) cable that is taped to the plastic modem sleeve.

Without straining the LVDS cable, peel off the clear tape and remove the single screw that holds the cable to the rib frame.

Important:

Gently move the LVDS cable aside, and remove the two screws from the modem.

Do not strain or remove the LVDS cable.

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3. Tilt up the end of the modem to disconnect it from the logic board.

4. Grasp the 2-pin cable connector from under the plastic sleeve, and disconnect the connector from the modem. Slide the modem out from under the LVDS cable.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, reuse the tape that secures the flat LVDS

cable to the modem sleeve.

5. Install the replacement modem, and reassemble and test the computer.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Display Module

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the display module in the iBook (Late

2001) 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

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the routing of the black microphone cable. Disconnect the microphone cable from the logic board and release the cable from the black fabric tape on the hard drive.

2. Pull up the ﬂexible tab to disconnect the LVDS (low voltage data signal) cable from the logic board.

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3. Peel the tape off of the optical drive, and disconnect the ﬂat backlight cable from the logic board.

4. Remove the screw securing the ﬂat section of the LVDS cable.

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5. Warning: To prevent damage, support the back of the display while performing this step.

Remove the tape that secures the LVDS cable to the modem sleeve. Remove the screw at each display hinge.

6. Warning: When lifting the display, be careful not to strain the cables.

Tilt the display up slightly from the computer.

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7. Warning: While supporting the display, do not tug on the remaining cables. Make sure the cable insulation is not torn or damaged.

Using a black stick, carefully release the remaining length of the LVDS cable and the microphone cable from the computer.

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8. Install the replacement display module, and reassemble and test the computer.

Note: When guiding the display cables into place, make sure that they are routed as

shown below.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Optical Drive

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain ho w to replace the optical driv e in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Note:

Depending on the conﬁguration of a customer’s computer, the optical drive can be a CD-ROM drive, a CD-R W drive , a DVD-ROM drive, or a combination CD-RW/DVD-R OM drive. The replacement instructions are the same no matter which optical drive is installed.

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

• Bottom shield

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the optical drive and the routing

of the ribbon cable.

2. Tilt up the computer, and remove the two screws beneath the optical drive.

3. Note the routing of the ﬂat power cable across the underside of the optical drive .Lift up

the ﬂat power cable from the double-sided tape adhesive.

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4. Tilt back the computer, and on the other side of the optical drive, loosen the tape

holding the backlight cable to the optical drive. Reserve the tape for installation of the replacement drive. Do not disconnect the backlight cable.

5. Warning: Handle the optical drive at the sides only. Do not touch or press

anywhere else on the drive.

Without straining the ribbon cable, slide out the optical drive part way and tilt it up and away from the computer.

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6. Remove the two screws holding the cable bracket to the optical drive.

7. Remove the cable bracket.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, transfer the cable bracket to the

replacement drive.

8. Disconnect the ribbon cable.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, transfer the ribbon cable to the

replacement drive. The connector is labeled "TO CD-ROM" on the ribbon cable.

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9. Remove the two screws that hold the mounting bracket to the optical drive.

Important:

replacement drive.

10. Remove the drive door and install it on the replacement optical drive, as described in

the next section.

11. Install the replacement optical drive, and reassemble and test the computer.

Note: When installing the replacement optical drive, slide it in under the two side

tabs, as shown below.

When reassembling the computer, transfer the mounting bracket to the

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Transferring the Drive Door

This section shows how to remove the drive door from the optical drive so you can attach it to the replacement optical drive. The drive door is attached differently on each type of optical drive. Refer to the optical drive description that matches the conﬁguration of the customer’s computer.

CD-ROM Drive Door

1. On the underside of the drive, remove the single black #0 Phillips screw from the CD

drive door.

2. Press on the wide tab, and pull that end of the door away from the drive.

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3. Release the tab at the other end of the door, and pull the door straight up to free it

from the drive.

CD-RW Drive Door

1. Using the pointed tip of a black stick, lift up the tab to loosen one end of the door.

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2. At the other end of the door, use the ﬂat end of the black stick to pry off the other end

of the door.

3. Use the ﬂat end of the black stick to detach the middle tab and remove the door.

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DVD-ROM Drive Door

1. Remove the two black #0 Phillips screws from the DVD drive door.

2. Gently tilt the door away from the screw holes to release the hooks underneath that

hold the door in place.

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Combination CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Door

1. On the underside of the drive, notice the tabs near each end of the drive door.

2. Using the pointed end of a black stick, press the recessed middle of the smaller tab,

and loosen that end of the door.

3. Press the wider tab, and pull the door off of the drive.

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iBook (Late 2001)

DC Board

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the DC board in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Battery

• Bottom case

• Bottom shield

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

• Optical drive

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, disconnect the ﬂat power cable from the underside

of the logic board.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, make sure the flat power cable

sticks to the double-sided adhesive on the underside of the optical drive.

2. Remove the single screw from the DC board.

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3. Tilt up the computer and note the routing of the ﬂat power cable across the underside

of the inner frame.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, make sure that the power cable

adheres to the channel under the frame and that the cable lies flat.

4. Install the replacement DC board, and reassemble and test the computer.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Logic Board

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the logic board in the iBook (Late 2001) 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

• Bottom shield

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Fan

• Top case

• Top shield

• I/O bezel

• Display module

• Modem

Note:

The list above shows the parts that must be removed to access the logic board. For clarity of an image, sometimes the pictures indicate that additional parts have been removed; however, it is only necessary to remove the parts shown in this list.

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Procedure

1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the sleep light board connected

to the logic board and outer frame.

Note:

When reassembling the computer, make sure the sleep light board is

positioned as shown and does not get caught between the top and bottom case.

2. Using a black stick, disconnect the sleep light board connector from the logic board.

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3. Remove the screw from the reset b utton board, and disconnect the connector from the

logic board. (If tape covers the screw, remove and reserve the tape for the replacement logic board.)

4. Remove the two screws holding the vent cover to the heat spreader.

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5. Remove the remaining screw at the heat spreader plate.

6. Tilt up the heat spreader and lift it off the logic board and out of the frame.

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7. Turn over the frame, and remove the following:

• Two logic board screws

• Two battery connector screws

Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that the underside of the

replacement logic board includes:

• Kapton tape at battery connector

• Thermal transfer pad covering the large chip

Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that you transfer the following

items from the original logic board to the top of the replacement logic board:

• Memory card(s)

• Strip of foil tape extending from the top of the Ethernet port, over the top of the modem port, and folding down the side of the modem port

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8. Lifting the logic board at the back ports, tilt up the logic board to remove it from the frame.

Note: When installing the replacement logic board into the frame, make sure that it

fits underneath the highlighted tab on the frame.

9. Install the replacement logic board, and reassemble and test the computer.

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iBook (Late 2001)

LCD Panel

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the LCD (liquid crystal display) panel in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• Torx T6 screwdriver or 5/32 hex driver

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

Note:

To organize the screws you remove from the LCD panel assembly, use a tray with

divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).

Replacement Note:

reused, use new Kapton tape (Apple part number 922-5025).

If the tape you remove from this assembly is worn and cannot be

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Battery

• Bottom case

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

• Display module

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Procedure

1. With the display module lying face up on a soft cloth, use either a 5/32 hex driver or a Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the f our 8-mm long screws (tw o on each side) from the display housing.

2. Using a black stick, pry up the bezel from the display housing. Carefully work the black stick around the outer perimeter and corners of the bezel.

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Warning: When lifting the assembly, be careful not to strain the cables.

With the bezel assembly loosened, grasp the display clutch and raise the assembly off of the display housing.

4. Place the display assembly face down on a soft cloth.

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5. Notice the U-shaped notches on the sides of the bezel.

6. Remove the f our 3-mm long Phillips screws (tw o on each side) from the displa y shield. (Carefully move aside any cables or tape that partially block access to the screws.)

7. Peel up the foil tape that holds the LCD cable to the LCD shield.

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8. Peel up the tape if it covers the two screws at the clutch. Remove the two 11-mm long Phillips screw s.

9. Peel up the tape that anchors the folded mesh strip of the LCD cable to the shield.

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10. Loosen the remaining tape that secures the shield to the assembly. Remove the shield.

11. On the back of the LCD panel, grasp both sides of the LCD connector , and gently roc k and pull the connector to disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD panel.

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12. At the other end of the LCD cable, remove the tape from the bottom edge of the LCD panel.

13.

Warning: When lifting the LCD panel, be careful not to strain the inverter cable.

Carefully lift up the LCD panel, pivoting it where it is still connected to the inverter by the 2-pin inverter connector.

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14. Disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board at CN2 and remove the LCD panel.

15. Install the replacement LCD panel, and reassemble and test the computer. With the shield over the replacement LCD panel, apply a rectangular piece of foil

tape (Apple part number 922-5216) to overlap the shield and cables at the left side of the clutch, as shown below.

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iBook (Late 2001)

Display Clutch Cover

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the display clutch cover in the iBook (Late 2001) computer.

Tools

• Soft cloth

• Torx T6 screwdriver or 5/32 hex driver

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)

Note:

To organize the screws you remove from the display assembly, use a tray with

divided compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Battery

• Bottom case

• Keyboard

• Airport Card

• Top case

• Top shield

• Display module

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Procedure

1. With the display module lying face up on a soft cloth, use either a 5/32 hex driver or a Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the f our 8-mm long screws (tw o on each side) from the display housing.

2. Using a black stick, pry up the bezel from the display housing. Carefully work the black stick around the outer perimeter and corners of the bezel.

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Warning: When lifting the assembly, be careful not to strain the cables.

With the bezel assembly loosened, grasp the display clutch cover and raise the assembly off of the display housing.

4. Place the display assembly face down on a soft cloth.

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5. Peel up the tape if it covers the two screws at the clutch. Remove the two 11-mm long Phillips screw s.

6. Tilt up the display assembly and pull straight down on the display clutch cover.

Note: There are two small, thin, plastic clutch caps that slide into the ends of the

clutch cover. The clutch caps might fall off as you remove the clutch cover. Be careful not to lose the clutch caps.

Note: The clutch caps are mirror images of each other. There is a right clutch cap

and a left clutch cap. Note the positioning of the clutch caps on the display clutch cover. The image below shows the left clutch cap installed.

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Apple iBook (Late 2001) 03-02 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

iBook (Late 2001)

Keyboard

AirPort Card

Memory Card

Bottom Case

Bottom Shield

Top Case

Top Shield

I/O Bezel

Hard Drive

Modem

Display Module

Optical Drive

DC Board

Logic Board

LCD Panel

Display Clutch Cover