MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Optical Drive Replacement

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If your new optical drive already has brackets on it, you'll only need to transfer the data cable to your new drive. Skip the bracket removal steps below.
Remove the two silver Phillips screws securing the mounting bracket to the left side of the optical drive.
Rotate the drive and disconnect the orange ribbon cable from the optical drive.

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