DIY iBook G4 14″ Upper Case Replacement Guide – Tutorial for Mac Users

– Grab a coin and give that battery lock screw a quick 90-degree clockwise twist.

– Gently lift the battery out of its cozy home in the computer.

– Gently tug on those shiny yellow keyboard release tabs and lift that keyboard until it pops free like a toast from a toaster.

– If that keyboard is stubborn, grab a small flathead screwdriver and give the orange locking screw a cool 180-degree spin in either direction and give it another go.

– Now flip that keyboard over like a pancake, away from the screen, and let it take a nap face-down on the cozy trackpad area.

– Unscrew the four shiny silver Phillips screws holding the RAM shield in place. Let’s make that RAM accessible!

– Alright, let’s gently lift off the RAM shield from the computer. It’s like removing a superhero’s armor!

– Gently tug the keyboard cable upwards from the logic board, grabbing the cable as close to the connector as you can.

– When you’re putting your iBook back together, remember to plug in the keyboard cable before you pop the RAM shield back in place.

– Snap that laptop shut and give it a quick flip to get started.

– Grab your T8 Torx screwdriver and whisk away those three hex screws.

– Remember, the little guy goes right in the middle.

– Grab your spudger or a small flathead screwdriver and show those three rubber feet who’s boss! Gently pry them off the lower case.

– Unscrew the trio of Phillips screws that just came into view.

– Grab your spudger or a tiny flathead screwdriver to pop up those three snazzy metal rings where the rubber bumpers used to chill.

– Unscrew the two Phillips screws flanking the battery contacts. Let’s get zippy with it!

– Gently nudge the slim edges of the lower case near the battery area, wiggle them past the sneaky tabs, and then lift to liberate that corner of the lower case.

– Hey there! To release the lower case, locate the slot on the wall of the battery compartment. Grab a small flathead screwdriver and gently pry out the lower rim of the slot. Then, lift up on the lower case to liberate the slot from the tabs securely holding it in place.

– Slide a spudger along the seam at the front of the device to pop open the tabs holding the lower case. Lift the lower case and keep nudging with the spudger until you hear three satisfying clicks.

– Keep grooving with the spudger along the front right corner. You’ll find two sneaky tabs on the port side of your computer—one chilling near the front corner and another hanging out near the sound-out port.

– There are three sneaky tabs hanging out over the optical drive, just waiting to be freed before you can remove the lower case. Pop your spudger in above the optical drive and glide it towards the back of your computer. Listen for the sweet sound of three clicks to let you know you’re all set!

– Flip your computer to show its backside, then give the lower case a smooth tug towards you until you hear a satisfying pop from the back tabs freeing themselves.

– A little wiggle might do the trick if it feels stuck.

– Pop off those tiny, greasy springs with the white plastic hats on each side of the battery buddies.

– Unscrew the following 10 champions from the bottom shield:

– Hoist that bottom shield off with gusto!

– Unscrew the lone Phillips screw that’s keeping the DC-In board in place.

– Swivel the DC-In board right out of its little nook.

– Peel off that sticky DC-In cable from its cozy spot on the logic board. It’s like removing a band-aid, quick and easy!

– Unplug the DC-In cable from the logic board with flair!

– Alright, let’s dive into the action! Unscrew these 11 little adventurers from the bottom of your computer:

– Flip that computer over and crack it open!

– Whip out your Phillips screwdriver and remove the 3 screws around the keyboard area.

– Remember, the shorty screw hangs out in the lower left corner. Look for the blue ‘L’ in the pic—that’s your left, but on the right side in this view.

– Hoist the upper case into the air, then whip out a spudger or just your fingers to sneakily disconnect the trackpad connector hiding under the mysterious white plastic tab.

– Gently hoist the upper case just enough to unplug the snazzy blue and white power cable from the logic board. With your fingernails, give the connector a careful wiggle and pop it out of its cozy socket.

– With the same gentle touch, disconnect the funky multicolored speaker cable from the logic board. Just a little nudge and it should come free without a fuss.