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    Hi does someone know what type of port this is?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Geronemo, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. Geronemo

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    Hi,
    I recently took the dvd drive out of my old laptop.
    I am attaching the pic of it's port that attaches to motherboard.
    Can someone pls. tell me what type of port it is.

    I am looking for a USB to this port connector so I can use this dvd drive as external drive.

    Thanks :) IMG_20131024_193400.jpg
     
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    I didn't know they were so cheap. Will start looking for one.
    First I need to get an HDD IDE caddy for use my extra hdd with my laptop.

    Thanks a lot :)
     
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