Installing iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118 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 cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the logic board.

  • Pull the connector parallel to the face of the logic board.

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  • Remove the two 3.6mm T6 Torx screws securing the optical drive ribbon cable connector to the logic board.

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

  • The connector is most easily removed when prying from the top or bottom of the connector.

  • Bend the optical drive ribbon cable back away from the logic board.

  • Be very careful when moving the optical drive ribbon cable as it is delicate and easily ripped.

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