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iBook CD Drive slightly warped...
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the plastic part, or the metal frame part?
if you meant the metal part, use a small flat tip ( - ) in the middle of the drive and turn it 90 degrees ( | ) to spread the frame apart. couple time starting at center and then working out from side to side towards the edge.
plastic part, i guess you could trim some plastic out of the way with a razor/knife or something. best of luck.
if you meant the metal part, use a small flat tip ( - ) in the middle of the drive and turn it 90 degrees ( | ) to spread the frame apart. couple time starting at center and then working out from side to side towards the edge.
plastic part, i guess you could trim some plastic out of the way with a razor/knife or something. best of luck.
The plastic is actually molded into the aluminum support behind it. It's useful as you can see the the felt that keeps dust out of your optical drive so it is important.
I'm looking at a spare I have now
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But yes, as what 4JNA mentioned a flat headed screw driver wrapped with electrical tape so you don't scratch anything is your best bet for opening it up.
I'm looking at a spare I have now
.But yes, as what 4JNA mentioned a flat headed screw driver wrapped with electrical tape so you don't scratch anything is your best bet for opening it up.