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    Proposed Optical Drive Solution

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mr_Mysterious, Mar 17, 2011.

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    Hey all,

    So I'm waiting for my new PC to come in. It was absolutely essential for me to get the Blu-Ray player, but I started to think of something.

    Is it possible to remove the ODD and put it into an enclosure? And then use it as an external Blu-Ray player with my PC whenever needed?

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    Yes, it certainly is. You'll want something like this.
     
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    Great! How would I make sure that it would work with my Optical Drive?

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    You'll know for sure once you're machine arrives, but it's most likely going to be a 12.5mm SATA blu ray drive. ANY SATA CD/DVD enclosure for 12.5mm drives will work.

    The one posted above is plastic. I had one. It was nice, but I prefer the sturdy feel of an aluminum enclosure, which I can't find any using a quick search right now. :(
     
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    Thanks for the replies!

    Could anyone find a better or comparable enclosure?

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    Mr_Mysterious, Mar 17, 2011
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