Step 37
This is a diagram of the ribbon clamp connector you will disconnect in the next step.
1) With your fingernails, grasp the locking bar on either side and pull up a small amount (about 1/16" or 2 mm).
2) After disengaging the locking bar, slide the cable out of the connector.
Step 38
Release the optical drive ribbon clamp as described above. Slide the optical drive ribbon out of its connector.
Step 39
Lift the optical drive from the metal framework.