IBook Repair

My iBook came back from being serviced yesterday -- I'm really happy with their fast turnaround and the quality of work under AppleCare. However, I really wish Apple would explain exactly what they repaired -- Can anyone identify these Apple parts for me?
APPB-630-4661 MLB - 1GHz
BST APP-632-0240 FLEX CKT ASSY HDD IBOOK G4 14
APPB-655-1112 DA TOSHIBA
I know for sure they replaced the hard drive. What are the other parts?

Hi Joyce,
The hard drive (655-1112) and ribbon cable to the drive (632-0240) were replaced.
John
The other was the main logic board (MLB)

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