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  • Do not lift the logic board out completely without first disconnecting the DC-In connector underneath the logic board.

  • Lift the logic board partly up from the optical side.

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  • Disconnect the DC-In connector from the underside of the logic board.

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  • Remove the two Phillips screws from the upper right corner of the computer.

  • Remove the newly-liberated small metal bracket.

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  • Remove the two recessed Phillips screws on the right side of the optical drive.

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  • Lift the optical drive up by its front left corner and pull it out of the computer.

  • If you have a CD or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an optical drive repair guide.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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