Apple 17-INCH MID 2006, 17-INCH LATE 2006 CD manual Replacing the Optical Drive

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Replacing the Optical Drive

1.If removed, install the optical drive board to the optical drive with two T6 screws.

2.Insert the optical drive “bezel-end-first” into the opening in the housing. Be sure to align the two guide holes in the front bezel with guide posts at each end of the bezel opening.

Push down on the black mounting bracket to lock the optical drive securely into place on the chassis.

Caution: Never press down on or grasp the body (silver) of the optical drive when removing or installing it. Depressing the body of the optical drive could damage the mechanism. Grasp the optical drive by its mounting bracket only.

3.Secure the optical drive board to the logic board with the metal mounting clip and two T10 screws.

4.Connect the optical cable (593-0324) to the optical sensor on one end and to the logic board on the other end.

5.Replace the display panel.

6.Replace the lower EMI shield.

7.Replace the front bezel.

8.Replace the access door.

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