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How to Remove the Logic Board (Cont’d)

Now look for the plastic hooks that are holding the logic board (see Figure 14). Press them with a small screwdriver to release the logic board. Beware when pulling the logic board. There are some flat-cables and wires below it that you still need to detach (see Figure 16).

Releasing the logic board
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Figure 14: Plastic hooks that hold the logic board.

Releasing the logic board
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Figure 15: Releasing the logic board.

Releasing the logic board
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Figure 16: There are still some flat-cables and wires connected to the logic board.

Carefully pull the cables with your fingers and you will be able to remove the logic board from the drive.

Releasing the logic board
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Figure 17: Disconnecting the cables.

Now you have the logic board detached from the drive. Let’s take a look on the mechanical components.

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