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Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive

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This guide details the removal of the DVD-ROM from the disc drive tray.

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    • Pull on outer latch.

    • Lower door until it is level with your work surface.

    • Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.

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    • Removing the faceplate.

    • On the inside of the case, find the two plastic tabs.

    • While depressing the tabs, remove the faceplate by pulling and rotating outward.

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    • Remove the two screws on the front of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Pull the drive out to allow access to the power and ribbon cables. Do not fully remove.

    • Remove both the power and ribbon cable.

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    • Remove DVD drive from the drive bay.

    • Lift the two metal tabs on the back of the shielding and remove.

    • Remove the four screws on the bottom of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Slide out DVD drive.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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