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     Top ShieldImportant: Some optical drive flex cables carry the potential of an electrical short that 
    would manifest as an optical drive error. Whenever you remove the top shield from this 
    computer, be sure to check the optical drive cable and replace it, if necessary. For 
    complete instructions, refer to the procedure Checking the Optical Drive Cable in the 
    Additional Procedures chapter. 
    						
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     I/O Bezel
    I/O Bezel
    Tools
    • Soft cloth
    • #0 Phillips screwdriver
    • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
    Part Location
    Preliminary Steps
    Before you begin, remove the following:
    • Battery 
    • Keyboard and RAM shield
    • AirPort Extreme Card
    • Memory card
    • Bottom case
    • Bottom shield
    • DC-in board
    • Top case 
    						
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     I/O Bezel
    Procedure
    1. With the computer on a soft cloth, remove the two screws from the I/O bezel. 
    2. Remove the I/O bezel from the computer frame.
    Note: When reassembling the computer, make sure that the I/O bezel is level and fits 
    over all ports. 
    						
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     I/O Bezel 3. Install the replacement I/O bezel, and reassemble and test the computer.
    Note: When installing the replacement I/O bezel, make sure the bezel shield and the 
    mylar panel fits over the underside of the logic board, as shown below. 
    						
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     RJ11 Modem Cable
    RJ11 Modem Cable
    Tools
    • Soft cloth
    • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
    Part Location
    Preliminary Steps
    Before you begin, remove the following:
    • Battery 
    • Keyboard and RAM shield
    • AirPort Extreme Card
    • Memory card
    • Bottom case
    • Bottom shield
    • DC-in board
    • Top case
    • Top shield
    • I/O bezel 
    						
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     RJ11 Modem Cable
    Procedure
    1. With the computer on a soft cloth, lift up the modem sleeve and disconnect the RJ11 
    modem cable from the modem board. 
    2. Guide the cable up through the metal channel.
    3. While supporting the computer assembly, slide the modem port forward and off of the 
    logic board. 
    4. Install the replacement RJ11 modem cable, and reassemble and test the computer. 
    						
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     Hard Drive
    Hard Drive
    Tools
    • Soft cloth
    • #0 Phillips screwdriver
    • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
    • Torx T8 screwdriver
    Note: To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided 
    compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
    Part Location
    Preliminary Steps
    Before you begin, remove the following:
    • Battery 
    • Keyboard and RAM shield 
    						
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     Hard Drive • AirPort Extreme Card
    • Memory card
    • Bottom case
    • Bottom shield
    • DC-in board
    • Top case
    • Top shield
    Procedure
    1. With the computer on a soft cloth, note the location of the hard drive and how the 
    ribbon cable is routed.
    2. Tilt up the computer assembly and disconnect the hard drive cable from the underside 
    of the logic board. 
    Replacement Note: If tape is used over the connector, reapply it when installing the 
    hard drive.
    3.Important: To avoid pinching the cable, perform the remaining steps with the end of 
    the cable hanging free over a table edge. 
    						
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     Hard Drive4. Remove the two identical screws at the hard drive bracket.
    5. From the bracket side, tilt up the hard drive, and hold it by the sides of the drive.
    Warning: Handle the hard drive at the sides only. Do not touch or press 
    anywhere else on the drive. 
    						
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     Hard Drive 6. Route the end of the hard drive cable through the opening in the computer frame.
    7. Disconnect the hard drive bracket (with grommets attached) by pulling it straight off 
    the drive.
    Note: When reassembling the computer, transfer the bracket (including the 
    grommets) to the replacement hard drive so the grommets fit over the screw heads. 
    						
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