MacBook Pro 17" Core Duo Disassembly: Installing PRAM Battery

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click image to enlarge	Optical Drive (product details: IF187-006) Disconnect the orange SuperDrive ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary.
	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.
	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.