How to connect utilize the optical drive in G4PowerPC to a 2013 intel Macmini?

How  do I connect and utilize the optical drive on my G4 PowerPC Macmini with my new Intel Core i5 Macmini running 10.8.4?

You can use your G4's DVD drive with your Mac mini if the old computer has got Mac OS X 10.4.11 or newer. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5287?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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    how can i turn down the fan rpm that's between the optical drive and hdd in my power mac g5 dual 2.3?

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    I'm running a Quicksilver Dual 800 G4, without monitor, keyboard, or mouse. I can access it using my MacBook Pro, and view it using Screen Sharing. I want to install software from a DVD onto the dual 800, but how do I open the drive to insert the DVD?
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  • The optical drive on my laptop will not go back in.

    I accidentally pulled my optical drive out too far and now it will not go back in all of the way.
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    @Shepps93 ,
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    Use this guide to find out how to remove the optical drive.  You may have to replace the drive if the guides have been damaged or bent.
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