iMac G5 (20-inch iSight) Take Apart — Optical Drive 64
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.
Warning4. : 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.