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  • Lift the optical drive by the edge closest to the screen, minding that the metal bracket at the top left corner doesn't catch on the Airport or inverter cables.

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  • Remove the two 2.5 mm Phillips screws securing the large orange ribbon cable and thin metal bracket to the drive.

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  • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the optical 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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