Power Mac G5 CD-ROM Drive Replacement

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Detach the first cable from the CD-ROM drive.
Detach the second cable from the CD-ROM drive.
On some models, the IDE cable is stuck to the top of the CD-ROM with foam tape. It is easier to unplug the IDE connector from the motherboard, and de-route the IDE cable as you remove the drive.

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