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I have a 2012 Mac mini if I get the 2010 outer case and optical drive can i install it on my 2012 model Mac mini ?
Optical drive in Mac mini help
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Why get the 2010 outer case? Just buy a new external optical drive and choose USB or FW connection.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
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I have a external drive I just want it built in like the 2010
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Probably not since the logic board and component layout is different. Harry gave you the best advice.
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