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    Rigging a desktop DVD drive to a P170EM?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by EddieHarris, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. EddieHarris

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    hmmm....i dont see why not? only thing ud need is a (slim)SATA to USB connector, should also provide enough power for the optical drive. but why would u wanna do that?

    lemme guess: u have that desktop drive lying around and u dont wanna spend money on a regular external optical drive? :p

    edit: here u go

    SATA (slimSATA) to USB Cable , connect optical drive externally [slimSATA-USB-C07] - $25.95 : NewmodeUS, Hard Drive Caddys for Notebooks

    Amazon.com: SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for 2.5 / 3.5 Inch Hard Drive / Optical Drive with External AC Power Adapter: Computers & Accessories
     
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  3. Meaker@Sager

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    The problem is to adapt it you are spending as much money as a slim DVD-RW drive :/
     
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    but the OP has a SATA drive, not IDE....?

    edit: nevermind ;)
     
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    So is that all i'd need? How do I power the drive? And am I right in assuming I would need to remove the drive that's already in the laptop to gain access to a free slot for the desktop drive?
     
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    think we got crossed wires here.
    the ide connectors are for running an external drive with your lappy by usb plug. ide goes into back of desktop drive which also has power and then connects to your lappys usb.
    i dont think you can put a desktop drive in your laptop as its just too big.
     
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    Ohhh haha, nonono, I know I cant put it in I the actual laptop, sorry I completely didn't realise there was a SATA port on the side of this beast. Jesus that's completely shocked me haha. So I should be able to get a converter to power the drive through a USB slot (I think I already have this) Then Plug the SATA cable from the drive to the e-SATA port to transfer information right?
     
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    Its going to be a lot cheaper and easier, along with more power efficient buying a basic enclosure and a slim line 2nd hand optical drive.
     
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    Yes, you can mount it in a 5.25" enclosure with a USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 and/or e-SATA connection, or you use a SATA/IDE converter with USB and sometimes e-SATA cable (it will supply the SATA drive with power too), or do the most sensible thing and put a DVD and/or BluRay burner in your laptop. Keep in mind that those high burning speeds usually result in not very high quality DVDs. It is better to use a lower burning speed.
     
    grunnsat, Dec 10, 2012
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  12. Scott-PWNPC

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    Mail me and I'll send you an internal DVD drive for £20.

    Edit: for a standard one, I'm not sure if you're after super fast writing or just have a drive kicking about.
     
    Scott-PWNPC, Dec 10, 2012
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    Just curious but why would you do this? If you just need it on occasion, map your CD drive over a network (assuming you have another laptop and / or a desktop). I find I rarely need a cd drive these days.

    Also if you have an XBox HD DVD external attachment, I found out recently this doubles as a USB DVD drive :)
     
    Tweak155, Dec 10, 2012
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    If you have eSATA you could use a power over eSATA cable.
     
    nakednakedguy, Dec 10, 2012
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