iMac Intel 17" Optical Drive Replacement

Step 1 Optical Drive

• Remove the two 7 mm T10 Torx screws securing the optical drive clip to the logic board.
Step 2

• Remove the optical drive clip.
Step 3
• Pull the optical drive thermal sensor cable connector away from its socket on the logic board.
Step 4
• Squeeze the two optical drive bracket ears together while pulling the drive toward yourself.
• It may be helpful to hold the logic board down near the optical drive connector when pulling the drive toward yourself to avoid both components lifting together.
• Pull the optical drive away from the side of the rear panel and remove it from the iMac.

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