iMac Intel 20" EMC 2266 Optical Drive Replacement

Peel the strip of EMI tape off the edge of the rear case.

Remove the two T10 Torx screws securing the optical drive to the rear case.

If necessary, remove the piece of tape holding the thermal sensor wires to the hard drive.

Pull the optical drive thermal sensor connector straight away from its socket on the logic board.

When removing this connector, it is helpful use your thumbnails to push the ears on either side of the connector toward the top of your iMac.

Lift the left edge of the optical drive slightly and pull it away from the right side of the rear case.

Insert a spudger between the optical drive connector and the optical drive.

Twist the spudger to slightly separate the optical drive connector from the optical drive, then use your fingers to pull the connector away from the drive.