Now that the lower edge of the board is free from the outer case, rotate the logic board toward yourself to expose its rear face.

The following connector has a tendency to stick in its socket. If so, insert a metal spudger into the gap between the connecter and its socket. Twist the spudger to separate the two components.

Carefully pull the optical drive connector away from its socket on the logic board.

Pull the connector perpendicular to the face of the logic board.