MP 1,1-5,1 Move Opticial Drive Door Assembly from 1,1 to 5,1

[haralds]

My cMP 5,1 doors have been sticky for 4 years. I have attempted to fix them, but that never worked.
I am retiring my 1,1, which has been sitting unused for a number of years.
1. Does the 1,1 Optical Drive door assembly fit the 5,1? What about the 3,1 assembly? I have one of those, too.
2. Is it removable with just removing the optical drives and screw, but is further disassembly required?

 

[Macschrauber]

there are some tricks, loosen the 1st screw you see and place a washer under it.

lossen those 2 screws what holds the bezel and arrange it.

make a bit room for the mechanic when shrunken. See the image.

taking the assembly out is a pita. Only if you are in the right mood ;-)

don't know if the Parts from 1.1 and 3.1 fit, guess yes. I never changed them, I fixed them.

sometimes it is enough to bend back the case a mm, needs tons of patience but works.

 

[haralds]

Thanks for the picture. I pulled mine a few years ago to try to fix it without luck. Those screws were a nightmare.

 

[Macschrauber]

I pull the dvd drive and move the mechanism with the finger.

Then I carefully pull and press in all directions to see what make it stuck. You can also use a toothpick thru the front holes to see what movement is of any use.