Connecting a new Mac mini to an original one

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I have recently purchased a new Mac mini, and I want to use my original one for its DVD drive?

At present I have to swap the monitor and keyboard over - which is a pain.

How can I get to see and use the DVD drive from the new Mac mini? It is connected by ethernet.

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 8, 2013 8:55 AM

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Hi Jon,

Two ways, I think first one is read only though.

On the old one, System Preferences>Sharing, check CD/DVD Sharing.

Or in the same Pane setup Screen Sharing & File Sharing.

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