I have an old Mac Mini Early 2006. The optical drive is wearing out on it. Anyways I wanted to verify that a PATA/IDE slot loading optical drive from any model of Mac should fit and work. As I can find plenty for a 2006 Macbook under $10. I know it should fit and work. I just want to make sure Apple didn't do some annoying proprietary thing. Such as move mount holes or IDE connector placement.