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MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement

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Introduction

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What you need

  1. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 12 mm Phillips screw securing the top of the rear speaker housing to the upper case.

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  2. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 2.2 mm Phillips screw inserted horizontally into the side of the optical drive.

    • This screw is located in a gap within the right speaker assembly, and is visible only from the hinge edge.

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  3. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable connector up off the logic board.

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  5. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the rear speaker connector up off the logic board.

    • Pry up underneath the wires.

    • This connector is very delicate and easily broken.

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  6. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully rotate the rear speaker assembly (with AirPort/Antenna cables still attached) out of the lower case.

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  7. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the optical drive connector up off the logic board.

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  8. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 4.5 mm Phillips screw securing the optical drive bracket to the upper case near the fan.

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  9. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 2.5 mm Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the upper case near the optical drive opening.

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  10. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Optical Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the optical drive near its connector and pull it away from the upper case to remove it from the computer.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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