Removing PowerMac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive Tray

Step 1 Removing PowerMac G4 M5183 DVD-ROM Drive Tray



• Pull on outer latch.
• Lower door until it is level with your work surface.
• Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.
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Step 2



• Removing the faceplate.
• On the inside of the case, find the two plastic tabs.
• While depressing the tabs, remove the faceplate by pulling and rotating outward.
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Step 3
• Remove the two screws on the front of the drive with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Step 4
• Pull the drive out to allow access to the power and ribbon cables. Do not fully remove.
• Remove both the power and ribbon cable.
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