DVD Drive works, but cannot eject, because DVD crashes into case.

Is there a chance to adjust the drive manually in the case? I don´t want to buy a new externel one..
Thanks guys!!!

Yes you can, but you have to open the box first. How to is shown here, about 1:30 from the start of the clip:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1143684/macmini_upragade.html
By all means post back if you have questions not addressed in the video. I've done this a few times to add ram or to change the hard drive in a few minis.

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