Asus CM1745 CD Drive Replacement

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Remove the front panel using the iFixit opening tool.
You will first pull the visible clips off of the chassis as seen in the second photo then use the opening tool to pry the other clips off.
Once a few of the clips pop open, pull the front panel off with relative ease.

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