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Add Note Step 61

  • Flip the computer over and open the display.

  • Open the optical drive using a straightened paperclip (if it's not already opened).

  • Peel up the yellow tape from the optical drive.

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Add Note Step 62

  • This step may vary on some iBook models. If the screws shown are not on your iBook, you may need to flip the computer over and remove two screws attaching the bottom of the optical drive to the metal framework.

  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the metal framework.

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Add Note Step 63

  • Peel back the orange ribbon cable to reveal a single Phillips screw. Remove this screw to free the optical drive from the metal framework.

Add NoteNotes: Step 63

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Flag Reply by neato 2 hours ago

In my iBook, there was no need to remove the screw under the ribbon cable. It's just a part of the optical drive.