Specifications

Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) Take Apart - 17
Optical Drive
7. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the drive, and then carefully pry the
cable from the top of the drive. Transfer the cable to the top of the replacement drive,
and connect the cable to the drive.
Note: Reusable adhesive tape on the underside of the cable attaches the cable to
the drive. When removing the cable from the original drive, be careful to keep the
tape with the cable.
8. Carefully remove the EMI shield from the front of the original drive and transfer it to the
front of the replacement drive.
Replacement Note: Insert the optical drive part way into the optical drive bay, and
connect the power cable to the drive. Then bend down the free end of the ribbon cable,
route it through the opening at the back of the media shelf, and connect the cable to the
logic board.