Einleitung
iMac not reading disks anymore? Use this guide to replace your optical drive.
Ersatzteile
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Lay the iMac display-side down on a flat surface.
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Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the rear panel to the iMac.
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Lift the rear panel slightly from the bottom edge of the iMac.
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Pull the rear panel toward yourself and remove it from the iMac.
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Lift the optical drive near the connector to separate it from the logic board.
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Lift the free end of the optical drive slightly, then pull it away from the edge of the rear case to clear the two plastic positioning pins.
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Lift the optical drive out of your iMac.
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Remove the two 3.7 mm T6 Torx screws securing the optical drive connector board to the optical drive.
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Working from alternating sides of the board, use the flat end of a spudger to separate the optical drive connector board from the optical drive.
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Remove the two 4.5 mm shouldered T6 Torx screws from each side of the optical drive (four screws total).
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Insert a spudger into the gap between the optical drive and its cage near the optical drive connector.
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Pry the optical drive away from the vibration isolating material along the inside of the cage.
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Use the tip of a spudger to push the two plastic bezel tabs away from their retaining slots on the top of the optical drive.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to depress and release the bezel retaining tab on the side of the optical drive.
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If necessary, use the pointed tip of a spudger to release the two plastic bezel tabs from their slots on the bottom of the optical drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
My iMac has only ONE catch, the central one, so the two outer screws are not to be touched.
In fact, I tried so hard to unscrew them, with a good screwdriver, that my hand hurt. Knowing that some times captive things (like these screws or a faucet) can be already at the end of their travel and we only lock them further into that position, I tried both screwing and unscrewing to no avail.
paulfrancoeur -
The two outer screws each drive a locking bar that engage tabs on the rear panel.
They definitely need to be unscrewed.
Dale Stanbrough -
That chick MJ is sexy!!!!!
djmadcracker -
Looks like one of these screws is not like the others... a security Philips?! Never seen one of those before.
Terry Mullane -
Please Note: If your iMac has an antenna for the airport extreme and not the bluetooth card. Don't buy the bluetooth get the airport extreme instead. Also, some newer devices may not work with these units.
James Janota -
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mary nicolazzo -
These are the easiest way to resolve the Wireless connectivity at my home. Thanks ifixit for sharing this.
Geek Squad -