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  • Release the optical drive ribbon clamp as described above. Slide the optical drive ribbon out of its connector.

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  • Lift the optical drive from the metal framework.

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  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the metal bracket and cable to the back of the optical drive.

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  • Use a spudger to pry the white optical drive cable connector up from the top of the optical drive, removing tape as necessary.

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  • Remove the single Phillips screw securing the bezel at the front of the optical drive.

  • This screw is longer than the two that secure the bracket and cable at the back of the drive.

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  • The bezel has several small, fragile tabs that will break easily.

  • Use a spudger to carefully depress the two tabs on top of the bezel.

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  • Hold the optical drive on its side and depress the remaining tab to free the bezel from the drive.

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  • Turn the drive over and remove the two Phillips screws from the bracket on the side of the drive.

  • These screws are only partially threaded.

  • 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.

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