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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 and 2374 superdrive fixit

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  1. iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 and 2374 superdrive fixit, Optical Drive: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the four T10 Torx screws securing the optical drive to the outer case.

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    • Pull the optical drive thermal sensor connector straight away from its socket on the logic board.

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    • Insert a spudger between the optical drive connector and the optical drive.

    • Twist the spudger to slightly separate the optical drive connector from the optical drive, then use your fingers to pull the connector away from the drive.

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    • Lift the left edge of the optical drive slightly and pull it away from the right side of the outer case.

    • During reassembly, note that there are two holes in the optical drive face plate into which two stubby plastic posts must engage for proper positioning.

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    • Peel back the portion of aluminum tape highlighted in red, leaving the rest attached to the black plastic optical drive bracket.

    • It is not necessary to peel all of the EMI tape off the optical drive bracket.

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    • Remove the two T10 Torx screws from each side of the optical drive (four screws total).

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to press each of the optical drive bracket tabs out of their slots on the bottom of the optical drive.

    • Rotate the optical drive bracket slightly away from the optical drive.

    • Pull the optical drive bracket away from the open end of the optical drive, minding any tabs that may get caught.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to peel back the piece of foam tape covering the optical drive thermal sensor.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry the thermal sensor up off the adhesive securing it to the optical drive.

    • If you have a disc or anything else stuck inside your optical drive, we have a guide to fix it.

    • Follow all super drive replacement steps for disassembly. Step 8 is absolutely unnecessary for the repair. Do not peel off the sensor from the optical drive.

    • Once the reader has been disassembled, all you have to do is unscrew the 5 small screws from the reader cover (the side where there are the labels). Remove the cover once the screws have been removed;

    • Plug in your vacuum cleaner and gently vacuum the entire interior, including the lens (beware of vacuum cleaners that are too powerful).

    • With a cotton swab previously dipped in rubbing alcohol, gently clean the lens.

    • reassemble the cover with the screws and reassemble everything.

    • Once everything is reassembled, start and cross your fingers. Usually it's just a dust issue.

    • Enjoy!!!

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

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