User Guide

96 - Power Mac G4 Cube Take Apart
Optical Drive
4. Warning: If the optical drive case is squeezed too tightly, the laser lens could be
damaged. When handling the drive case, touch only the outer edges of the case.
Holding the drive case by the corner, pull the drive up about half way and disconnect
the ATA ribbon cable. Then, using pliers, grasp the power cable connector and pull it
toward you to disconnect it.
5. Slide the optical drive up and out of the chassis.