Removing PowerMac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive Tray

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Removing and replacing the DVD-ROM drive.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Case  ¶ 

  • Pull on outer latch.

  • Lower door until it is level with your work surface.

  • Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — DVD-ROM Drive  ¶ 

  • Removing the faceplate.

    • On the inside of the case, find the two plastic tabs.

    • While depressing the tabs, remove the faceplate by pulling and rotating outward.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the two screws on the front of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Pull the drive out to allow access to the power and ribbon cables. Do not fully remove.

  • Remove both the power and ribbon cable.

For more information, check out the Power Mac G4 M5183 device page.

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