Additional Procedures

Door Replacement for CD-ROM Drives - 8

 

 

 

Door Replacement for CD-ROM Drives

The door of the CD-ROM drive used with the media bay may break at the tabs used to attach it to the drive mechanism tray. The door is replaceable. Please replace the door for customers rather than replacing the entire CD-ROM assembly.

Parts Identification

The door used on the 6x and 8X drive mechanism is Apple Service Part number 922-2531, Door, CD-ROM, PB1400. This part is now listed as a Replacement Part and is covered under warranty. Service Providers will receive a tier one labor reimbursement for replacing the CD-ROM Door.

The door used on the 12X drive mechanism is Apple Service Part number 922-3331, Door, CD-ROM, PB1400. This

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Apple 1400CS/133, 1400CS/117, 1400CS/166, 1400C/166, 1400C/133 manual Door Replacement for CD-ROM Drives, Parts Identification

1400CS/133, 1400C/133, 1400C/117, 1400CS/117, 1400CS/166 specifications

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