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iBook G3 Clamshell CD Faceplate Replacement

Introduction

Replace or change the CD drive faceplate.

What you need

  1. iBook G3 Clamshell CD Faceplate Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a coin to turn both battery locking screws 90 degrees to the left.

    • Remove the battery cover.

    • Remove the battery from the computer by pulling up on the plastic tab.

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  2. iBook G3 Clamshell CD Faceplate Replacement, CD Faceplate: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a straightened paperclip to manually eject the CD-ROM tray.

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  4. iBook G3 Clamshell CD Faceplate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single black Phillips screw from the center of the CD-ROM bezel.

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  5. iBook G3 Clamshell CD Faceplate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Grasp the CD-ROM bezel and rotate it upward to remove it from the drive.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

There are two small black phillips screws which ALSO need to be removed ...... on some models. Although appearing identical, these covers are "similar" but NOT interchangeable between models of CD-Rom.

John Foster - Reply

Help I've broke my drive cover and it won't go back on how do I fix that

Mr. Yee Macinuwm - Reply

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