iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Optical Drive 70
Warning: iMac main logic boards returned with physical damage such as scratches, fractures,
or broken or missing components caused by improper servicing may be classied as
customer abuse. When using a tool to release the latches, be careful not to apply pressure to
the logic board or it may be damaged.
While avoiding the logic board, grasp the tab with needlenose pliers, and ex the tab toward
the optical drive. Use one nger underneath the rear edge of the optical drive to gently tilt
up the end of the drive and remove the optical drive out of the housing. Note: This graphic
shows a dierent iMac model, but the removal procedure is the same.
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