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iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: paso 1, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a coin to rotate the battery locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.

  2. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 2, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the battery out of the computer.

  3. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Keyboard: paso 3, imagen 1 de 1
    • Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.

    • If the keyboard does not come free, use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw 180 degrees in either direction and try again.

    • Flip the keyboard over, away from the screen, and rest it face-down on the trackpad area.

    The "keyboard locking screw" is a transparent plastic screw located between F5 and F6 function keys.

    Nienpo - Contestar

  4. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 4, imagen 1 de 1
    • If the computer has an AirPort card installed, follow the next three steps to remove it.

    • Push the wire clasp away from the AirPort card and toward the display, then rotate up to free it from the RAM shield.

    To put back the AirPort card with the clasp (wire brace), make sure the card is pushed against by the wire, not clamped over. The latter situation indicates that the card is not seated deeply enough.

    Nienpo - Contestar

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    • Grasp the clear plastic tab on the AirPort card and pull toward the display.

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    • Hold the AirPort card in one hand and use your other hand to remove the antenna cable.

    I had a hard time getting the Airport card seated properly when reconstructing. If the wire brace doesn't snap back in easily, then try reseating the card. Don't force it.

    vorski - Contestar

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!

    Honestly, this is a lot easier than it looks. The key is take your time and don't force anything. Use tweezers to disconnect cables from logic board. Also, use a mini-head screwdriver like for glasses to pry the case open and go slowly.

    headphonz - Contestar

    Very well explained. Thank you. I had some donated memory cards and had to try twice before success. I found that I did not have to remove the antenna from the airport express and I did not have to remove the keyboard plug from the processor. Enough room to remove and replace memory card with it in.

    Jay Speaks - Contestar

  7. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 7, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the four silver Phillips screws that secure the RAM shield.

    very gently magnetizing my small philips screwdriver was a HUGE help when putting all the tiny screws back into place... all said and done, there will be a lot of teeny screws to be taken out and put back. To magnetize the screwdriver, I just rubbed it several times in one direction (similar to sharpening a knife) across a strong refrigerator magnet... you only want it just strong enough to hold a screw, but not so magnetized that it corrupts your new hard drive!

    Sean Franzen - Contestar

  8. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 8, imagen 1 de 1
    • Grasp the metal bracket on top of the RAM shield and pull upward to remove the shield.

    When replacing the RAM shield, make sure to pull the antenna cable through the tiny slot in the upper right, or else you'll have to unscrew it all over again.

    demifugue - Contestar

  9. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 9, imagen 1 de 1
    • Pull the keyboard cable up from the logic board, holding the cable as close to the connector as possible.

    • Make sure that you reconnect the keyboard cable before replacing the RAM shield.

  10. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Lower Case: paso 10, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a pin (or anything you like) to remove the three rubber feet from the lower case.

    Be careful that the feet don't shoot up and hit you in the eye when you pry them out!

    UniAce - Contestar

    Each rubber foot has three large tabs occupying 3, 7, and 11 o'clock positions, while a small tab at 9 o'clock position. When you place those rubber feet back to the ring housings, make sure their small tabs aligning with the opening gaps around the rings.

    Nienpo - Contestar

    Taking the feet off - I found a thin flathead screwdriver was much better than a pin to lever them off. Also doesn't mark the rubber. Not hard though

    tangawk - Contestar

    I agree with tangawk: with a flathead screwdriver it was a lot easier. One have just to go deeper enough under the tab to be effective. Just be careful: the tab could jump far.

    chmilblick - Contestar

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    • Remove the three newly-revealed Phillips screws.

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    • Use a spudger or small flathead screwdriver to pry up the three metal rings that housed the rubber bumpers.

    Align the ring so that it sits flush before trying to put the screws back in. A small tab in the case needs to align with the ring correctly.

    jaeckerb - Contestar

    Yes, the rings have to be put back and flushed with the lower case surface. Otherwise, the rubber feet will not stand evenly.

    Nienpo - Contestar

  13. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 13, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the three Torx screws using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

    • The shorter screw is in the center of the computer.

    I was able to use a hex wrench since I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver.

    jackshim - Contestar

    Cita de jackshim:

    I was able to use a hex wrench since I didn't have a #8 Torx screwdriver.

    I, however, was not.

    rbrtrx - Contestar

    These 3 screws actually use 2mm Allen (hex) heads, so try to find one of those first (they come in many metric Allen sets) before resorting to the T8 Torx.

    Bryan - Contestar

    If you save your IKEA wrenches from their steel cable "curtain rods," you will have a 2mm hex wrench or two to spare; the 2mm wrenches are used to tighten the pair of set-screws holding each end of the cable into the wall-mounting.

    The three sets of metric allen wrenches I'd accumulated over the years did NOT contain that itty-bitty 2mm wrench, and I didn't want to try forcing a torx-fit.

    However, when I finally thought to check, I DID have a 2mm hex "screwdriver tip" in a large "universal set" of odd magnetic screwdriver tips--one with things like hollow-pointed torx, hollow-pointed hex, pin tips (imagine a flat-bladed tip with the middle 1/3 removed)--those so-called "tamper-resistant" screw heads (no triangle points, though, for all the kids' toys made in China).

    And why hadn't I thought to look in the screw driver set first thing? Because the hex 2mm was a WRENCH, not a screw with a hexagonal driver tip. Talk about limits imposed by "context" or "framing"--and age.

    Theron Ninth -

  14. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 14, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws on either side of the battery contacts.

    If I am not mistaken, these two screws have slightly heavier heads than all the others, in case this is helpful info for when you reassemble.

    akatodd - Contestar

  15. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 15, imagen 1 de 1
    • Breathe deeply. Trying times are ahead, but we promise the lower case does come off.

    • Push the thin rims of the lower case surrounding the battery compartment in, bending them past the tabs, and then lift up to free that corner of the lower case.

    I need patience and I need it NOW!!!!

    chrisbulle - Contestar

    They aren't joking about these being trying times. Steps 15-20 are tough, especially if you don't have a spudger. A small flathead screwdriver works, but will scratch/nick your case.

    vorski - Contestar

    I killed my spudger on this step, trying to twist it in the seam to lift the cover up. I got better progress using it to pry out the gey band, surrounding the laptop. That action will release the catch grooves. Still a test of patience...good luck.

    karenskirka - Contestar

  16. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 16, imagen 1 de 1
    • There is a slot on the wall of the battery compartment that locks the lower case in place. Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry out the slot's lower rim and pull up on the lower case to free the slot from the tabs holding it.

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    • Run a spudger along the seam between the lower case and upper case on the front of the computer to free the tabs locking the lower case. Pull up on the lower case and continue to use the spudger as necessary until you hear three distinct clicks.

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    • Continue to run the spudger around the front, right corner. There are two tabs on the port side of the computer, one near the front corner and one near the sound-out port.

    I used a flathead screwdriver and an old credit card instead of a spudger. If using the screwdriver, be advised it may damage the case.

    tildeksnyder - Contestar

    Wish I'd read the tip about the credit card! Made a few dents during this procedure as I didn't have a spudger. N.B. Plastic modeling tools are not suitable for this job!

    enginemonkey - Contestar

    "Continue to run the spudger around the front, right corner." This is nearly impossible for me. Instead, I use a small flathead screw driver to gently open up the tab at the corner.

    Nienpo - Contestar

  19. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 19, imagen 1 de 1
    • There are three tabs over the optical drive that must be released before the lower case can come off. Slide the spudger into the lower case above the optical drive and run it toward the back of the computer until you hear three distinct clicks.

    Press inwards between the case and the plastic around the drive. It'll flex the plastic around the drive in and away from the bottom case. The first is about an inch from the center of the slot, then centered on the slot and about one inch past the center.

    jaeckerb - Contestar

    Be careful here; I scratched up my case here pretty good with the flat head screwdriver I'd used.

    ejwest24 - Contestar

  20. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 20, imagen 1 de 1
    • Once the front and sides of the lower case are free, turn the computer so that the back is facing you and pull the lower case up and away from you until the back tabs pop free.

    • it may be helpful to jiggle the case up and down.

    Step 20.5: Have coffee and give yourself a pat on the back...

    dennis peeters - Contestar

    Take care that the monitor cable is tucked in when putting the bottom case back on.

    jaeckerb - Contestar

  21. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 21, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the small greasy springs with white plastic caps from either side of the battery contacts.

  22. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Bottom Shield: paso 22, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the 4 Phillips screws from the bottom shield.

    • The two longer screws are along the computer's edge, near the ports.

    I leave the bottom shield. It was not necessary for me to get it of to dismount the upper top.

    Everling - Contestar

    on mine, there are six small extra screws to remove.

    dianadipilla - Contestar

  23. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 23, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the bottom shield off.

  24. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, DC-In Board: paso 24, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the DC-In board.

    I left the DC board alone screws, cable and all for my hard drive swap.

    jyee - Contestar

    No reason for this step or the next few when replacing the hard drive. Leave the DC board and its cable alone!

    jaeckerb - Contestar

    When re-assembling, make sure the right screw goes in the right-most hole.

    beeay - Contestar

  25. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 25, imagen 1 de 1
    • Disconnect the DC-In cable from the logic board.

    I found that I could leave the cable attached if I was just careful with where I placed it when I turned the computer over.

    horntaxnow - Contestar

  26. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 26, imagen 1 de 1
    • Deroute the cable from around the optical drive, removing tape as necessary, and angle the DC-In board out of its compartment.

  27. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Upper Case: paso 27, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws from the battery compartment.

  28. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 28, imagen 1 de 1
    • We recommend placing the computer on a slab of grey anti-static packing foam from this point on to prevent damaging the logic board.

    • Turn over the computer and open it.

    • Pry up the magnet covering a Phillips screw near the middle of the computer.

    Probably a good idea to follow the advice about protecting the logic board with foam. I used bubble wrap on this step, but it probably didn't provide enough padding. When I reassembled everything and booted up (successfully!) the screen had a strong bluish tint. Can't seem to get rid of it now. Oops.

    Otherwise, many thanks to ifixit and all y'alls for the helpful comments.

    Tristan Naramore - Contestar

  29. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 29, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the following 7 screws from the edges of the keyboard area.

    • Three 2 mm Phillips along the right edge.

    • One 4.5 mm Phillips underneath where the magnet was.

    • One 6 mm Phillips with a small head in the lower left corner.

    • Two 6 mm Phillips with large heads, one in the upper left corner and one in the middle

    My journey of replacing the hard drive stops at step 29. The screw marked with the yellow circle ("One 6 mm Phillips with a small head in the lower left corner") is very tight. The torque I applied wore out the screw head and it becomes the death sentence announcement of the iBook. Sad.

    Nienpo - Contestar

    I am happy to announce that my iBook gets its 2nd life with the newly implanted hard drive. The screw marked with the yellow circle was worn out. I ordered a set of "Screw Extracting Pliers" (small) from iFixit in the hope of remedying the problem. Initially, the pliers do not have enough space to work on it because the screw sits in a narrow plastic basin. I file some of the surrounding plastic away to make room. Finally, the pliers "bites" the screw out. Yes!

    The screw is put back when the iBook is assembled.

    Nienpo - Contestar

  30. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 30, imagen 1 de 1
    • Before you can yank the upper case off, you must disconnect the trackpad connector, the blue and white power cable, and speaker cable as described in the next steps.

    • Lift the upper case from the right side and use a spudger or your finger to disconnect the trackpad connector hidden beneath the white plastic tab. Due to model variatons your trackpad connector may be different from the one pictured.

    When replacing the upper case, after you've installed your new hard drive, make sure you remember to RECONNECT the trackpad connector. I forgot to connect it when I put the computer back together, and had to take it apart a 2nd time in order to fix my mistake. Other than that I had no problems with this upgrade thanks to the detailed instructions offered here . Thanks iFixit.com!

    You can see photos of my upgrade process here if you are interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/judahs/sets...

    judah - Contestar

    Ty iFitit..I replaced the screen on my iBook g4...you guys rock..went without a hitch...hat sitting there for month with a hanging screen...feels good to be mobile again.... THANK YOU....

    jeremiah - Contestar

  31. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 31, imagen 1 de 1
    • Carefully lift the upper case about half of an inch and move it so that you can access the power and speaker cables.

    • If the upper case is sticking, it may be necessary to free the tabs holding the upper case to the metal framework along the outer edge of the battery compartment.

    Neither of these pesky & fragile connectors need to be removed…leave then connected! All you need to do, is to unscrew both speakers, carefully peel their wires off the housing, and—finally—make one cut with scissors or a sharp craft-knife through the upper left aluminum shield, closest to the plug…the board will slip around the second plug without any modification…Voila! No chance of harming the plugs, and the cut is very short & may be covered with tape. I have done this on two( 2 ) of these G4’s, a 12” and a 14”, and it works like a Charm…just be careful with the speaker wires, and you’ll never have to worry about ruining a G4 again…True Story!

    Michael Maddan - Contestar

  32. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 32, imagen 1 de 1
    • The connectors at the ends of the cables are attached very firmly to the sockets on the logic board. Pulling directly on the cable will either separate the cable from its connector or the socket from the logic board.

    • Lift the upper case enough to disconnect the blue and white power cable from the logic board. Using your fingernails or a dental pick, carefully pry the connector from its socket. Make sure you're pulling only on the connector and not on the socket.

    just pulled up the socket accidentally. #&^&

    chickenbrothel - Contestar

    Cita de chickenbrothel:

    just pulled up the socket accidentally. #&^&

    It helps to use two small tools here: A dental pick (or similar) to hold down the socket (keeps it from separating from the logic board) and a small flathead screwdriver. With your off hand, use the pick to make sure the socket stays put; with your good hand, use the screwdriver. DON'T pry; instead, TWIST the head of the screwdriver to gently coax the connector out of the socket.

    textrix - Contestar

    Tweezers were also helpful here.

    jackshim - Contestar

    I left the power button cable as it is VERY easy to break. I instead left it plugged in, and flipped the upper case and metal shield up against the screen. Worked well.

    hwn - Contestar

    I've just done the same thing DRAT ! Is there any way to solder the tiny socket back on to the board ?

    steweric - Contestar

    First I released the plastic top. Then I removed the touch pad connector. With that, I was able to shift the top case down a inch so the power connector was exposed. I pressed a small screw driver along the middle on the long side of the power connector and twisted back and forth so it would wedge the connector from the socket. I left the speaker(long wires) wires connected and just flipped the case off to the left.

    jyee - Contestar

    You don't have to remove the power button connector to remove most parts! It's really dodgy and can break your logic board. When you peel up the glue on the wire for the microphone connector, lean the upper case on the display.

    QEII Student IT - Contestar

    Wished I had read the comment BEFORE trying to pull that stupid connector out. Here is my take away: If you have an iBook 1.33 - DON'T TRY TO REMOVE THE CONNECTOR! It's impossible not to break the socket off the logic board. The connector is so firmly in the socket that you can't pull it out.

    If you broke it, there is the possibility to solder it, but it's very tricky. But maybe the only chance of saving your machine. Do some google search, there are people who've done it.

    uliverse - Contestar

    Cita de jackshim:

    Tweezers were also helpful here.

    I used forceps. Quick and easy.

    Desert Fox - Contestar

    I also pulled the power connector from the board and had to send the board to a repair shop to have the connector soldered back on. Working on tiny surface mount components is not for the faint of heart. Sierra Circuit Repair of Chico CA did a good job but it cost me $100.

    gdavids57 - Contestar

    Cita de QEII Student IT:

    You don't have to remove the power button connector to remove most parts! It's really dodgy and can break your logic board. When you peel up the glue on the wire for the microphone connector, lean the upper case on the display.

    Thank you very much!! Great tip, worked great,it cuts down the risk of logic board repair. I agree with the suggestion of tweezers, long thin tips help to maneuver in tight areas and are great for removing the tape holding the wires to the plastic upper case.

    Oz Leap - Contestar

    I cloned the original drive onto a larger one, and started following these instructions.

    Alas, I just "bricked" my machine as well at this step... the jack broke off the board.

    Well, it served admirably for the last few years....

    Painful but not critical lesson...

    dannyb - Contestar

    Don't forget put off the mouse pad cable

    Francisco - Contestar

    I concur, you dont have to remove the power button connector.

    Great guide...just installed a new ssd.

    Make sure you follow the OS X Installation Guide on how to partition etc...

    Banu - Contestar

  33. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 33, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the upper case off completely and disconnect the multicolored speaker cable from the logic board. As before, make sure you're pulling only on the connector and not on the socket.

    • Tip: the multi-coloured cable may be easier and less daunting to disconnect after removing the top heat shield. Prop the top case upright while removing the shield - the connector is then much more accessible.

  34. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Top Shield: paso 34, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the following 15 screws:

    • Fourteen 3 mm Phillips.

    • One 5.5 mm Phillips in the upper left corner.

    • Mind the magnet position in the lower right corner

    This is very confusing. Next time I'm going to mark the spots where the little screws go with red sharpie.

    chrisbulle - Contestar

    On my machine, the 5.5 mm Phillips in the upper left corner had a larger-diameter head than the other screws, in case this is helpful info for when you reassemble.

    akatodd - Contestar

    screws to my left in front of pc

    eric robertson - Contestar

    It says mind the magnet position so how do I put the magnet do I just put it like the image has it??!??!?

    chizilow yt - Contestar

  35. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 35, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the top shield up from the right side, minding the upper left corner, which may catch on the metal framework.

  36. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: paso 36, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the metal restraining bracket from the hard drive and place it aside.

    While this guide says you can only use low profile 9.5mm tall drives, you can absolutely use full-height drives in this iBook.

    To use the full-height drive, do not replace this metal bracket with the padding. This piece is to provide stabilization/padding for the low-profile drives Apple uses in this iBook.

    With a full-height drive, the polycarbonate case and RF shielding material rests against the drive with no space, keeping it still.

    Just installed my full-height drive by omitting this piece, and the case fits together perfectly and iBook is happily up and running.

    atptourfan - Contestar

  37. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 37, imagen 1 de 1
    • Turn the computer over and disconnect the orange hard drive cable, removing tape as necessary.

    Don't forget to reconnect this connector. Otherwise you'll get the question marked folder blinking on your screen.

    jyee - Contestar

  38. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 38, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the hard drive to the metal framework.

    mine has 2 screws on each side so four in total the others two are on the bottom near the edge.

    eric robertson - Contestar

    screw sizes please, as some are longer than others.

    Alan Barlow - Contestar

  39. iBook G4 12" 800 MHz-1.2 GHz Hard Drive Replacement: paso 39, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the hard drive up, carefully guiding the cable through the slot in the lower case.

Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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