Introduction
How to remove the combo or SuperDrive, including the attached modem and display inverter.
What you need
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Locate the battery release tab on the underside of the G4.
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Slide the battery release tab to the left and lift the battery out of the computer.
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Remove the seven T8 Torx screws from the lower case.
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Using your thumbs, slide the lower case toward the front of the computer.
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The lower case may stick in the front on a tab just above the center of the optical drive. Be careful as you work the case off, or you may break the thin strip of plastic just above the drive.
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Lift the lower case off.
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Disconnect the hard drive ribbon from the logic board using a spudger or the tip of your finger.
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To free the hard drive, remove the two T8 Torx screws from the right wall of the battery housing.
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Remove the two silver T8 Torx screws from the black plastic bar.
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Lift the black plastic bar out.
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Lift the drive up on the right side so that you can access and disconnect the modem cable.
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Disconnect the white and pink inverter cable from the inverter by pulling it out of the connector. If the connection shows resistance, use your fingernails on either side to pull on the connector.
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