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    Question about my IBM laptop's optical drive?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MetuoMe95, Mar 13, 2011.

  1. MetuoMe95

    MetuoMe95 Notebook Geek

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    I have a pretty dusty, and old laptop that I've had for a while, and I'm upgrading. However I need an external optical drive, and I remembered that the IBM optical drive can be removed. Is there any way I can buy a cable to connect the optical drive through a USB port? Thanks.
     
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    ThinkRob Notebook Deity

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    Not that I know of, but considering how cheap you can get a USB-capable optical drive, I would just pick one up off of NewEgg or the like.
     
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    vēer Notebook Deity

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    Ive seen adapters sold on ebay that are made to connect to ultrabay ODD's connector and use USB cable to plug it into computer.
    They werent too cheap tho, close to brand new external ODD's if IIRC and perhaps brand new external drive would be better choice, it would have warranty too unlike Chinese goods that carry no real life warranty.
     
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  4. MetuoMe95

    MetuoMe95 Notebook Geek

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    Hmm, thanks.
    Any reliable external optical drives you know of?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Most brand of optical drive from reputable online sellers are quite reliable. You just need to find one that fits your budget.
     
    lead_org, Mar 13, 2011
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