Inherited iBook G4

I just inherited my daughter's iBook G4 and need some help identifying three cables she never used. The tags still attached (I'm assuming are part numbers) read: 603-0607, 590-5254, and 591-0075. Also, where can I obtain an owners-instructional manual for this iBook? If this helps, the iBook was purchased in November 2005. Thanx.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
The 590-5254 is an AC cord that can be used with the power brick. You can pull off the little box with the AC prongs, and this cable will plug into it. The 603-0607 is an Apple VGA adaptor. I don't know what the last one is--unless it was the phone cord for dial up, which is the only other cord that came with mine.
You should be able to go to the Apple Support site and download a manual for your iBook. In it there will be illustrations which will help you to identify the cables.
Good luck!

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# I just sent this to Apple support,which I think outlines my situation. I thought it worth asking here also
# The support page wouldn't allow me to post, so I took some others advice and kept original post a sentence...that seems to work...then edit with more detail, as I am now!
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Well that's not clear. My diagnosis would have been based on an extensive test of the GPU as I explained before to determine if your 7500 was a good candidate for reballing.
also what would you then say my options are.
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http://tinyurl.com/3835w2
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If you cannot borrow or rent other equipment, you can buy it at any computer or electronics store.
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