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yak · 07-14-2005, 11:29 PM

I was able to replace my old dvd rom drive with a new dvd burner. Is it possible to use my internal dvd rom drive as an external drive with usb cable? TIA.

ps. My pc has only 2 bays so new dvd burner & cd burner are staying.
dvd rom drive---LITEON DVD-ROM LTD163

el_novato · 07-14-2005, 11:41 PM

Yes..that is possible using an enclosure such as the ones found here. Just keep in mind that when there is a disk spinning in the drive, you should never ever move it! I speak from experience.

HTH

e.n.

***glc*** · 07-15-2005, 05:06 AM

You will have more versatility if you leave the DVD reader internal and put the CD burner in an external enclosure. The DVD burner can burn CD's, and it can be handy having an external CD burner.

yak · 07-15-2005, 02:45 PM

Thank you for your info, guys. I have more questions regarding enclosures. Does it matter if I chose any brand, or do I have to find a match for my drive?

ps. I think I'm gonna follow glc's advice and put dvd rom drive back and remove cd-rw drive.

Redfallon · 07-15-2005, 03:01 PM

If it's an IDE drive just find any IDE enclosure that ya like.

yak · 07-15-2005, 09:19 PM

All the case seemed to be 'enclosed' and without any opening. Will one side open up for the cd-rw drive tray to slide in and out?

bailey · 07-15-2005, 10:00 PM

your looking at the hard drive cases, look for the cd-rom drive cases

***glc*** · 07-16-2005, 08:04 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817155213

07-14-2005, 11:29 PM	#1
yak Member (7 bit) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	Internal DVD ROM Drive to external Drive? I was able to replace my old dvd rom drive with a new dvd burner. Is it possible to use my internal dvd rom drive as an external drive with usb cable? TIA. ps. My pc has only 2 bays so new dvd burner & cd burner are staying. dvd rom drive---LITEON DVD-ROM LTD163 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-14-2005, 11:41 PM	#2
el_novato Member (9 bit) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: G.P., TX Posts: 472	Yes..that is possible using an enclosure such as the ones found here. Just keep in mind that when there is a disk spinning in the drive, you should never ever move it! I speak from experience. HTH e.n. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-15-2005, 05:06 AM	#3
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,767	You will have more versatility if you leave the DVD reader internal and put the CD burner in an external enclosure. The DVD burner can burn CD's, and it can be handy having an external CD burner. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-15-2005, 02:45 PM	#4
yak Member (7 bit) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	Thank you for your info, guys. I have more questions regarding enclosures. Does it matter if I chose any brand, or do I have to find a match for my drive? ps. I think I'm gonna follow glc's advice and put dvd rom drive back and remove cd-rw drive. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-15-2005, 09:19 PM	#6
yak Member (7 bit) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93	All the case seemed to be 'enclosed' and without any opening. Will one side open up for the cd-rw drive tray to slide in and out? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-15-2005, 10:00 PM	#7
bailey Member (14 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Christmas, Florida Posts: 10,661	your looking at the hard drive cases, look for the cd-rom drive cases Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-16-2005, 08:04 AM	#8
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,767	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817155213 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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