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Mac Pro First Generation Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the optical drive is straight forward and all you need is a Phillips head screw driver. Use this guide to replace the optical drive in your Mac Pro.

What you need

  1. Mac Pro First Generation Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the lever to unlock the case

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  2. Mac Pro First Generation Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the side panel of the Mac Pro

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    • Firmly grasp the handles of the shown compartment and pull out firmly to remove the optical drive bay.

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  5. Mac Pro First Generation Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Firmly hold each of the two connectors and pull them out of their respective sockets.

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    • Unscrew the shown two 6-32 type screws on each side of the optical drive.

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    • Firmly grasp the optical drive and pull it out of its enclosure.

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Conclusion

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

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10 Comments

Thanks! It had been a long time since I'd been inside my towers! Easy-peasy!

Janie Wilson-Cook - Reply

I am having problems with the new optical drive not being able to eject and close without my help. Any thoughts?

footeking - Reply

Did you take off the front of the tray?

nbeijer -

Awesome!!! Worked like a charm! Drive is totally busted. Do you have a link or a suggestion for an optical drive for a late 2009 Mac pro? Thanks either way!

Jay Haser - Reply

The unit holding the optical drive will NOT pull out at all and I and really pulling on it and wiggling it. All other videos show it popping out with little force. What am I doing wrong?

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