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    Optical Drive Enclosure (SATA)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by meyer0095, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. meyer0095

    meyer0095 Notebook Guru

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    I am planning on replacing my included Optical Drive with a secondary HD.

    Instead of just buying an external USB drive, I am assuming an enclosure for the included Optical Drive would be cheaper.

    According to XoticPC, the drive has the following specifications:

    12.7mm (H) Optical Drive Bay, ATA Interface, with DVD±R/RW Combo drive.

    I have looked on NewEgg and Amazon and haven't really found one with solid reviews.

    I am just looking for a solid enclosure, that is pretty cheap (~$20) that will get the job done with no issues. USB 2.0.

    Thank you
     
    meyer0095, Apr 24, 2011
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  2. AESdecryption

    AESdecryption Notebook Evangelist

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    You should check this out, it got 4.5 stars with 185 different reviews and counting.
     
    AESdecryption, Apr 25, 2011
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