Transfering a Super Drive

Hi everyone,
I have a 1st gen Mac Mini G4 with a super drive. I am looking to get a new Mac Mini but don't want to pay a extra 200 for the super drive. I know thats not all you get. But is it possible to pull the super drive from my current G4 into a new intel mini. I have taken apart my mini several times and don't fear unscrewing things.
Mac Mini G4 1.25 Ghz with Super Drive   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

Use a cleaning CD. The Super Drive probably has some dust or dirt on the laser lens. A cleaning CD should knock it loose & allow the Super Drive to function properly again.

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