Apple Mac mini Late 2009 (Technician Guide) - Manual (Page 123)

Mac mini (Late 2009) Take Apart — Optical Drive 123 2009-11-03
3
Rotate the internal
frame so the
interconnect board is
facing you. Remove 2
interconnect board
screws 922-6680.
2 (922-6680)1091 •
Remove the black
4
tape attaching from
the interconnect to
the optical drive.
Use a black stick to
5
pry the optical drive
from the interconnect
board connector.