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Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive

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  1. Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, Opening PowerMac G4 M5183 Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, Opening PowerMac G4 M5183 Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  2. Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM Drive: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM Drive: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  3. Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws on the front of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

  4. Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the drive out to allow access to the power and ribbon cables. Do not fully remove.

    • Remove both the power and ribbon cable.

  5. Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM Drive: step 5, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM Drive: step 5, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM Drive: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove DVD drive from the drive bay.

    • Lift the two metal tabs on the back of the shielding and remove.

    • Remove the four screws on the bottom of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Slide out DVD drive.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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