Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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One of the most common faults on the PowerMac G4 Cube is the failure of the slot-loading eject mechanism. Over time, the rubber belts and rollers like to fail inside the drive, preventing it from ejecting discs properly. In this video, I'll be showing you how to fix it yourself!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Why the Drive Fails
02:40 What you'll need
04:35 Taking apart the Cube
08:16 Cleaning the Rubber Roller
10:00 Replacing the Rubber Belt
11:05 Testing the CD Drive
11:28 Reassembling the Cube (timelapse)
13:40 Final Test + Outro
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