crwdns2936039:0iMac Intel 17" Logic Board Replacementcrwdnd2936039:06crwdne2936039:0

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crwdns2933797:0Jon Caloncrwdnd2933797:0Sun 21, 2011crwdne2933797:0

	[* black] Squeeze the two optical drive bracket ears together while pulling the drive up toward yourself.
	[* icon_note] It may be helpful to hold the logic board down near the optical drive connector when pulling the drive toward yourself to avoid both components lifting together.
	[* black] Pull the optical drive away from the side of the rear case and remove it from the iMac.
-	[* icon_note] If your optical drive is particularly stubborn to remove, try the method used in the [guide\|945\|optical drive guide\|stepid=5121] from the A1144 G5 iMac.
+	[* icon_note] If your optical drive is particularly stubborn to remove, try the method used in the [guide\|945\|optical drive guide\|stepid=5121] from the A1144 G5 iMac. You may also remove the hard drive to gain better access to the tabs (the top one becomes visible and easy to release, the other closest to the logic board requires using a metal spudger to release from underneath the optical drive.)