SuperDrive replacement instructions

Hi all,
I need to replace the Optical SuperDrive of my iMac G4 Flat Panel. I wonder if anyone could point me to a "link" with the replacement instructions.
TIA
-- Stefano
iMac G4 Flat Pannel Mac OS X (10.4.7)
iMac G4 Flat Pannel Mac OS X (10.4.7)
iMac G4 Flat Pannel Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Apple did some amazing work shoe-horning a 5.25" drive in there. The photo below is of a stock Pioneer DVR-106 in the dome.
(Click to enlarge).
Your nephew may need to remove the bezel on the drive tray to get it to fit through the slot.
regards
mrtotes

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