Apple Hardware Test DVD won't mount in Early 2009 Mac Mini

[mdgm]

Thinking my early 09 Mini might have some issues, so before the warranty runs out I decided to run the Apple Hardware Test. However the Applications Disk containing the Apple Hardware Test can't be mounted in the Mac Mini. Had to force power it off and hold down eject key on boot to get the DVD to eject.

Put it in my 07 MacBook and the DVD mounted first time. I was able to copy the AHT across the network and am now running it from my 09 Mac Mini.

Do you think I have a dead optical drive?

My AppleCare warranty runs out in a few weeks so I guess I should report this to Apple.

Any thoughts?
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Laptop - 2007 Macbook 2.16Ghz, 2GB RAM 500GB 7200RPM HDD
HTPC - 2.0Ghz Mac Mini (Early 09), 120GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
Another Mini - 2.53Ghz Mac Mini (Late 09), 320GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
NAS - 2 x ReadyNas NV+ and 1 x ReadyNAS Ultra 6.

[Y-Guy]

Do other DVDs work in the Mini?
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[macmanmacman]

i would just replace it asap arrange a apple care appointment s soon as possible and get it replaced now

[mdgm]

Booked an appointment.

Would they still stock parts like this considering they haven't been selling Minis with internal optical drives for quite a while now?
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Laptop - 2007 Macbook 2.16Ghz, 2GB RAM 500GB 7200RPM HDD
HTPC - 2.0Ghz Mac Mini (Early 09), 120GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
Another Mini - 2.53Ghz Mac Mini (Late 09), 320GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
NAS - 2 x ReadyNas NV+ and 1 x ReadyNAS Ultra 6.

[philiparcario]

yes the optical in an iMac is the same one IIRC
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[mdgm]

Oh well. I guess there'll just replace it then and that'll be it.

I think I have been starting to have some intermittent graphics issues but that kind of thing would be hard to reproduce.
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Laptop - 2007 Macbook 2.16Ghz, 2GB RAM 500GB 7200RPM HDD
HTPC - 2.0Ghz Mac Mini (Early 09), 120GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
Another Mini - 2.53Ghz Mac Mini (Late 09), 320GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
NAS - 2 x ReadyNas NV+ and 1 x ReadyNAS Ultra 6.

[mdgm]

Took the Mac Mini to the Apple Store. By the sounds of things they don't see many of this model any more. One of the Genius guys nearby (not the one who was helping me) wondered if it was the Intel model or not (he has a PowerPC Mini and an Intel Mini). The Genius was quickly able to verify that the SuperDrives isn't working. Now the unit is awaiting repair.

Thanks for all the help guys.
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Laptop - 2007 Macbook 2.16Ghz, 2GB RAM 500GB 7200RPM HDD
HTPC - 2.0Ghz Mac Mini (Early 09), 120GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
Another Mini - 2.53Ghz Mac Mini (Late 09), 320GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
NAS - 2 x ReadyNas NV+ and 1 x ReadyNAS Ultra 6.

[Smithcraft]

I believe a manufacturer is required to have parts for five years, so Apple should have drives, or access to replacement grade drives.

SC
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Make sure it has pins!

[mdgm]

Well they said the repair time could vary depending on whether they had the optical drive in stock. If not they'd have to order it in.
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Laptop - 2007 Macbook 2.16Ghz, 2GB RAM 500GB 7200RPM HDD
HTPC - 2.0Ghz Mac Mini (Early 09), 120GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
Another Mini - 2.53Ghz Mac Mini (Late 09), 320GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
NAS - 2 x ReadyNas NV+ and 1 x ReadyNAS Ultra 6.

[macmanmacman]

usually 3-5 days they will call you

[mdgm]