iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118
Model A1174 with 2 GHz Core Duo or Model A1207 with 2.16 or 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo
iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118 Optical Drive Replacement
Replace the optical drive in your iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118.
- Author: Walter Galan
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Replace a broken optical drive to read compact disks.
Sections
- Access Door 1 step
- Front Bezel 6 steps
- Lower EMI Shield 2 steps
- Display 7 steps
- Optical Drive 7 steps
- Optical Drive Replacement 11 steps
Tools
Tools (continued)
Relevant parts
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Re-orient your iMac so it sits upright on the stand.
Insert a plastic card up into the corner of the air vent slot near the top of the rear case.
Push the card toward the top of the iMac to release the front bezel latch.
Pull the front bezel away from the rear case.
Repeat this process for the other side of the front bezel.
It may be necessary to apply several layers of duct tape to the top of the access card to aid in releasing the latches.
If the bezel refuses to release, try lifting the lower edge of the front bezel slightly away from the rear case (detailed in the next few steps) and repeat the latch release process.
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