Disassembling Power Mac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide details the removal of the DVD-ROM from the disc drive tray.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Pull on outer latch.
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Lower door until it is level with your work surface.
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Removing the faceplate.
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On the inside of the case, find the two plastic tabs.
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While depressing the tabs, remove the faceplate by pulling and rotating outward.
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Remove the two screws on the front of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Pull the drive out to allow access to the power and ribbon cables. Do not fully remove.
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Remove both the power and ribbon cable.
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Remove DVD drive from the drive bay.
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Lift the two metal tabs on the back of the shielding and remove.
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Remove the four screws on the bottom of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Slide out DVD drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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