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Converting internal cd burner to external
Does anyone know if it's possible to remove a cd-burner from a desktop
PC and convert it to an external (USB) device for use with a laptop? Is this practical? If it's not too difficult for someone without a lot of specialized hardware knowledge, or too costly, could someone point me to places where I might find info about how to do it? Thanks, J. |
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Converting internal cd burner to external
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Does anyone know if it's possible to remove a cd-burner from a desktop PC and convert it to an external (USB) device for use with a laptop? Is this practical? If it's not too difficult for someone without a lot of specialized hardware knowledge, or too costly, could someone point me to places where I might find info about how to do it? Thanks, J. you just buy an enclosure. I decided to just buy an external drive myself, but I would assume something like this would do the job http://www.storagedepot.co.uk/Hard-D...sc884/p21.aspx -- Paul (We won't die of devotion) ------------------------------------------------------- Stop and Look http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/ |
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wrote: Does anyone know if it's possible to remove a cd-burner from a desktop PC and convert it to an external (USB) device for use with a laptop? Is this practical? If it's not too difficult for someone without a lot of specialized hardware knowledge, or too costly, could someone point me to places where I might find info about how to do it? you just buy an enclosure. I decided to just buy an external drive myself, but I would assume something like this would do the job http://www.storagedepot.co.uk/Hard-D...sc884/p21.aspx Wow! That is cheap!! Most places charge a lot more than that. What's the catch? I noticed that it doesnn't say anyhing about a power cord - do you know whether it comes with one? (I mean, if you've bought one from them before, do you remember if it did? If not, I can just call them.) My CD-RW drive is internal, and it draws power from my desktop PC. So when I take it out of the PC and put it in the enclosure, how will it run? Thanks, J. |
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Paul Heslop wrote: wrote: Does anyone know if it's possible to remove a cd-burner from a desktop PC and convert it to an external (USB) device for use with a laptop? Is this practical? If it's not too difficult for someone without a lot of specialized hardware knowledge, or too costly, could someone point me to places where I might find info about how to do it? you just buy an enclosure. I decided to just buy an external drive myself, but I would assume something like this would do the job http://www.storagedepot.co.uk/Hard-D...sc884/p21.aspx Wow! That is cheap!! Most places charge a lot more than that. What's the catch? I noticed that it doesnn't say anyhing about a power cord - do you know whether it comes with one? (I mean, if you've bought one from them before, do you remember if it did? If not, I can just call them.) My CD-RW drive is internal, and it draws power from my desktop PC. So when I take it out of the PC and put it in the enclosure, how will it run? Thanks, J. their about us page has phone and email contacts. -- Paul (We won't die of devotion) ------------------------------------------------------- Stop and Look http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/ |
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Converting internal cd burner to external
Paul Heslop wrote:
You ask many questions Grasshopper... but I don't know the answers :O) LOL. I'll have a dig around... That's OK, I just thought if you knew off the top of your head, I'd ask. No biggie. ah, right, if you click the small inlay image, which shows the reverse view it tells you it comes with a power supply. I noticed lower on the page there's a aluminium one for about ?5 more, that seems to support more inputs but doesn't mention power supply. One issue regarding power cords... I'm in the USA. So I sent them an email asking whether they supported the right kind of power cord for US electrical outlets. If not, I'll have to keep looking to see if there are similar vendors in the US where I might find a comparable price. Even with the exchange rate, the price for this one isn't bad. Thanks! J |
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Mike Richter, were you born with "Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face? -------------------------------------- wrote: Does anyone know if it's possible to remove a cd-burner from a desktop PC and convert it to an external (USB) device for use with a laptop? Is this practical? If it's not too difficult for someone without a lot of specialized hardware knowledge, or too costly, could someone point me to places where I might find info about how to do it? All you need is an enclosure. Shop for "5.25 usb 2.0 external enclosure" at Google Shopping. (Make sure of appropriate interface, IDE or SATA.) For reference, go to www.newegg.com, search for the above terms and read the user reviews. |
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Paul Heslop wrote: You ask many questions Grasshopper... but I don't know the answers :O) LOL. I'll have a dig around... That's OK, I just thought if you knew off the top of your head, I'd ask. No biggie. ah, right, if you click the small inlay image, which shows the reverse view it tells you it comes with a power supply. I noticed lower on the page there's a aluminium one for about ?5 more, that seems to support more inputs but doesn't mention power supply. One issue regarding power cords... I'm in the USA. So I sent them an email asking whether they supported the right kind of power cord for US electrical outlets. If not, I'll have to keep looking to see if there are similar vendors in the US where I might find a comparable price. Even with the exchange rate, the price for this one isn't bad. Thanks! J damn, I am not sure with how that works but my son came back from the states with a drive of some sort and adapter and when he tried it the thing blew up... not trying to scare you or anything. Let's hope they can give you good news. -- Paul (We won't die of devotion) ------------------------------------------------------- Stop and Look http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/ |
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Paul Heslop wrote: You ask many questions Grasshopper... but I don't know the answers :O) LOL. I'll have a dig around... That's OK, I just thought if you knew off the top of your head, I'd ask. No biggie. ah, right, if you click the small inlay image, which shows the reverse view it tells you it comes with a power supply. I noticed lower on the page there's a aluminium one for about ?5 more, that seems to support more inputs but doesn't mention power supply. One issue regarding power cords... I'm in the USA. So I sent them an email asking whether they supported the right kind of power cord for US electrical outlets. If not, I'll have to keep looking to see if there are similar vendors in the US where I might find a comparable price. Even with the exchange rate, the price for this one isn't bad. Thanks! J www.newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList. aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090092%201053807122&name=5.2 5%22 |
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Converting internal cd burner to external
smh wrote:
. -------------------------------------- Mike Richter, were you born with "Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face? -------------------------------------- wrote: Does anyone know if it's possible to remove a cd-burner from a desktop PC and convert it to an external (USB) device for use with a laptop? Is this practical? If it's not too difficult for someone without a lot of specialized hardware knowledge, or too costly, could someone point me to places where I might find info about how to do it? All you need is an enclosure. Shop for "5.25 usb 2.0 external enclosure" at Google Shopping. (Make sure of appropriate interface, IDE or SATA.) For reference, go to www.newegg.com, search for the above terms and read the user reviews. But if you really mean a cd burner, for a little more money you can pick up an external dvd/cd burner with software and no hassles. Dave Cohen |
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