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Optical Drive (product details: IF187-006)
  • Disconnect the orange SuperDrive ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary.
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  • Remove the following three screws:
    • Two black T6 Torx screws on either side of the SuperDrive.
    • One longer silver T6 Torx screw at the back of the drive near the speaker.
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  • Use one hand to pull back the speaker cable and use your other hand to lift the optical drive up and out of the computer.
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