MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement
This guide will show you how to replace the SuperDrive from your laptop (requires a SATA SuperDrive).
- Author: Walter Galan
- Difficulty: Moderate
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This guide will show you how to replace the SuperDrive from your laptop (requires a SATA SuperDrive).
Sections
- Lower Case 2 steps
- Battery 1 step
- Rear Vent 3 steps
- Optical Drive 9 steps
- Optical Drive Replacement 2 steps
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Step 2
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The lower case is constructed of rubber-coated aluminum. Do not excessively bend the aluminum during removal, as any permanent deformation will cause tolerance issues after reassembly.
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Slightly lift the lower case near the vent opening.
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Continue running your fingers between the lower and upper cases until the upper case pops off its retaining clips.
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The location of these three clips is shown in the third picture.
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Step 3
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Battery
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For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is optional and is not required.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.
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It may be easier to use your fingernails to lift up on both sides of the connector.
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