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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 Optical Drive Replacement

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Introduction

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What you need

  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the optical drive thermal sensor connector straight away from its socket on the logic board.

  2. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 Optical Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 9 mm T10 Torx screws securing the optical drive to the outer case.

  4. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 Optical Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the inner edge of the optical drive and maneuver its connector past the frame attached to the logic board.

    • Carefully pull the optical drive off its mounting pins on the edge of the outer case to gain clearance for disconnecting the optical drive cable.

  5. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 Optical Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to help disconnect the optical drive cable.

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