Power Socket Damaged -- Need Access to Replace

I want to repair the power socket on my iBook DualUSB model, and need access to it in order to make the repair.
I am trying to remove the bezel which surrounds the keyboard, and have removed all the screws, ribbon cable, and undone the snap tabs that I could locate.
The bezel remains attached in only one location, just below (towards the keyboard) and to the left of the magnet which (I think) senses the presence of the keyboard. I can not locate any remaining screw (top side, nor under the foil on the bottom side of the chassis)fastening the bezel at this point; maybe there is a tab holding the bezel in place, but I can't seem to slide the bezel out from under such a tab (if indeed it is a tab that's holding the bezel down).
Any ideas?
I have a photo of the situation, but don't know how or if I can post it to the Apple forums.
Peter
iBook DualUSB Mac OS X (10.3) Not sure about the OS version level

Hi, Peter. Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Assuming yours is the 12-inch model, you can find the instructions on replacing the DC-in board here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/iBook-G3-12-Inch/DC-In-Board/50/16
Good luck.
P.S. You can upload an image to an online hosting service and then post a link to it here.

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