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Add Note Step 28

  • Peel up the silver foil tape from the optical drive.

  • You'll want to reapply this tape in the same position on your replacement drive.

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Add Note Step 29

  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the mounting bracket to the right side of the optical drive.

  • This bracket is designed to slide back and forth slightly, so don't tighten the screws so much that the bracket is unable to slide.

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Add Note Step 30

  • Use a spudger to pry the gray Bluetooth antenna holder off the top of the optical drive.

  • You'll want to reapply this piece in the same position on your replacement drive.

  • If you have a CD or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an optical drive repair guide.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. For more information, check out the MacBook Core 2 Duo device page.

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