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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Optical Drive Replacement

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    • Disconnect the camera cable by pulling the male end straight away from its socket.

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    • Deroute the camera data cable from the channel in the optical drive.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the optical drive connector straight up off the logic board.

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    • Remove two 8 mm Phillips screws securing the camera cable bracket to the upper case.

    • The rightmost screw may remain captive in the camera cable.

    • Lift the camera cable bracket out from the upper case.

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    • Remove the following three Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the upper case:

    • One 3.5 mm Phillips screw.

    • Two 2.5 mm Phillips screws.

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    • Lift the optical drive from its left edge and pull it out of the computer.

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

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