Introduction
Tripped over your power cord? At least you don't have to replace the entire logic board.
What you need
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Use a coin to rotate the battery locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.
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Lift the battery out of the computer.
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Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.
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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.
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Flip the keyboard over, away from the screen, and rest it face-down on the trackpad area.
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Remove the following 4 screws on the bottom of the computer:
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Two 3 mm Phillips from the left side of the computer.
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One 4.5 mm Phillips near the latch mechanism (this screw may be missing in 800 MHz iBooks)
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One 14.2 mm Phillips near the front, right corner.
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Remove the following 14 screws (some models may be missing a couple of screws):
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One 2.5 mm Phillips.
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Six 3.5 mm Phillips.
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One 4.5 mm Phillips near the sleep light with a small shaft.
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Two 4.5 mm Phillips with larger shafts.
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Four 5 mm Phillips
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If a screw is inserted in the left hole, the 14.2 mm screw in step 24 can not be inserted to hold the top case down.
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On the bottom of the computer, disconnect the DC-In cable from the logic board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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What was the symptom(s) leading to the diagnosis that this board was in need of being replaced??