Apple IBOOK 073-0581 user manual

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K iBook
Keyboard
Replacement Instructions
Be sure to follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void
your warranty.
Replacing the keyboard in your computer requires three basic steps:
• Turn off the computer.
• Remove the keyboard.
• Install the new keyboard.
Note: A video version of the installation instructions is available at
http://www.info.apple.com/installparts
Tools Required
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Removing the Installed Keyboard 1 Place your computer on a clean, flat surface. Shut down your computer, then disconnect all cables. 2 Turn over the computer and with a flat-blade screwdriver or a coin, turn the battery screws counterclockwise to release the battery door. Pull the battery pull tab to remove the battery. 3 Release the keyboard by sliding the two plastic tabs away from the display. Note: If the keyboard does not pop up, it may be locked. Locate the keyboard lock next

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4 Lift up the keyboard, flip it over, and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad. To avoid ESD damage, touch a metal surface inside the computer. 5 If necessary, flip up the wire bracket, and remove the AirPort Card from its connector. (It is not necessary to disconnect the AirPort antenna cable.) iBook Keyboard - 3

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6 Remove the two screws that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out. 7 Pull up on the clear plastic keyboard cable loop to disconnect the keyboard cable from the logic board. Remove the keyboard. Cable Loop Keyboard Cable Connector Pins Cable Loop 4 - iBook Keyboard

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Installing the Replacement Keyboard Refer to the illustrations on the previous pages to complete these steps. 1 Place the new keyboard upside down on the trackpad and palm rests. 2 Carefully align the keyboard cable connector pins to the connector on the logic board. With the pins properly aligned, press down on the connector to connect the keyboard cable to the logic board. Cable Loop Connector Pins 3 Replace the RAM shield and secure it with the two screws. 4 Reinstall the AirPort Car

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