iBook - I have a Ibook g3 need info on where is..

Riken · Riken #1 (**permalink**)

04-11-2007, 03:39 PM

I have a Ibook g3. I dropped it and the LCD hinges broke and the backlight. Im going to put the mac behind my plasma and connect it to the plasma since it works with a external monitor. Im also going to use a wireless keyboard. Now I took out the lcd and cut the wires. My question is, on the lcd, are there any wire for the wireless? or im ok? Here are some pics maybe they can help on what im trying to ask.

Riken · Riken #2 (**permalink**)

04-12-2007, 09:21 AM

So I tried to connect to a wireless and it will not see it. Any help?

dadsgravy · dadsgravy #3 (**permalink**)

04-12-2007, 12:33 PM

I do believe the antenna for the wireless is in the monitor. Oops!

dekan · dekan #4 (**permalink**)

04-12-2007, 12:52 PM

the build-in antenna goes around the screen. I guess that explanes why it doesn't work anymore...

maybe check at www.ifixit.com they have instructions how to install and upgrade stuff on macs/iPods/... You might find something where to connect the antenna. Otherwise get a new antenna and connect it directly to the iBooks airport

techound1 · techound1 #5 (**permalink**)

04-12-2007, 05:02 PM

If you're feeling adventurous, you can pop open the old monitor/lcd case, look for the wire that goes up and around the display and solder that back onto the identical looking cable that is coming out of the bottom half of the ibook. Otherwise, you'll have to take the bottom cases apart to rethread the ap antenna cable because I don't think there's really room for it to come out around the keyboard.

dekan · dekan #6 (**permalink**)

04-12-2007, 05:06 PM

I like the adventurous idea

techound1 · techound1 #7 (**permalink**)

04-12-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dekan

I like the adventurous idea

I'm always for melting things

Riken · Riken #8 (**permalink**)

04-23-2007, 08:19 AM

Been busy with other things but I will be trying all you guys ideas and Ill let you guys know the outcome. Thanks for the help

mmorgan · mmorgan #9 (**permalink**)

04-30-2007, 05:48 PM

Some homeowners insurance policies carry a rider that insures a laptop. Do you have one?

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Riken #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 3	04-11-2007, 03:39 PM I have a Ibook g3. I dropped it and the LCD hinges broke and the backlight. Im going to put the mac behind my plasma and connect it to the plasma since it works with a external monitor. Im also going to use a wireless keyboard. Now I took out the lcd and cut the wires. My question is, on the lcd, are there any wire for the wireless? or im ok? Here are some pics maybe they can help on what im trying to ask.
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Riken #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 3	04-12-2007, 09:21 AM So I tried to connect to a wireless and it will not see it. Any help?
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dekan #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 756	04-12-2007, 12:52 PM the build-in antenna goes around the screen. I guess that explanes why it doesn't work anymore... maybe check at www.ifixit.com they have instructions how to install and upgrade stuff on macs/iPods/... You might find something where to connect the antenna. Otherwise get a new antenna and connect it directly to the iBooks airport
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dekan #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 756	04-12-2007, 05:06 PM I like the adventurous idea
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Riken #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 3	04-23-2007, 08:19 AM Been busy with other things but I will be trying all you guys ideas and Ill let you guys know the outcome. Thanks for the help
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mmorgan #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 30, 2007 Posts: 7	04-30-2007, 05:48 PM Some homeowners insurance policies carry a rider that insures a laptop. Do you have one?
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