MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Optical Drive Replacement

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Remove the three 3.5 mm Phillips screws securing the optical drive to the upper case.
To remove the screw closest to the battery, it may be helpful to use a T6 Torx screwdriver to first remove the upper case bracket directly above it.

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