I DID NOT remove this. There was no reason to. It's not actually attached to the old drive at all.

From the start. What I suggest is printing out a large photo for the steps that you will be removing screws. Tape the screws to the printout in the location that they go. This way you don't lose the screws AND you know where to put them back, exactly.

Citaat van Paulix:

I found it easier and "safer" to use a spudge at the back as well (two on each side of the hinge)

I did too. Thanks, Paulix.

Citaat van beefybov:

You need to undo the adhesive halfway down the cable, so you can lift the DC board to angle it out correctly. beefybov

Good call, beefybov.