Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1145 Optical Drive

Prerequisite Only

Prerequisite Only

This guide is only used as a prerequisite for other guides and is not a complete or useful guide when viewed independently.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Optical Drive  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the optical drive thermal sensor by pulling its cable toward the left edge of your iMac.

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  • Remove the two T6 Torx screws holding the optical drive connector to the logic board.

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  • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the optical drive connector up off the logic board.

  • It is helpful to insert the spudger under the top or bottom edge of the optical drive connector and twist to separate the connector from the logic board.

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