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    Possible to connect DVD burner to laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by brumby05, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. brumby05

    brumby05 Notebook Geek

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    Is there anyway to connect a normal dvd burner to a laptop without putting it into an enclosure? I have a dvd burner and simply want to use it with my laptop. I have seen USB to IDE/SATA adapter/cables on eBay, but am unsure if those will actually work. Anyone have suggestions? Links? $10-$15 preferably
     
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    If you have a IDE DVD burner, those should work. Why do you want to attach a DVD burner in the first place? If you're trying to boot off of it, make sure your comp supports USB booting
     
    hehe299792458, Dec 13, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    brumby05 Notebook Geek

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    I need a dual layer burner, and my laptop doesn't have one. It seems cheaper to buy a normal dvd burner and just attach it to my laptop.
     
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    why not just buy an external one then?
     
    nons_, Dec 13, 2008
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