Installing iBook G3 Clamshell CD Faceplate

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Replace or change the CD drive faceplate.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Use a coin to turn both battery locking screws 90 degrees to the left.

  • Remove the battery cover.

  • Remove the battery from the computer by pulling up on the plastic tab.

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — CD Faceplate  ¶ 

  • Use a straightened paperclip to manually eject the CD-ROM tray.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the single black Phillips screw from the center of the CD-ROM bezel.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Grasp the CD-ROM bezel and rotate it upward to remove it from the drive.

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

For more information, check out the iBook G3 Clamshell device page.

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