Convert an internal drive to external?

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  1. ovk2k5

    ovk2k5 Member

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    Can I convert an internal DVD burner for a pc into an external drive for use on my laptop?
     
    ovk2k5, Apr 19, 2009
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    Yes you can get an external enclosure and put your drive in. Then you can connect it through the usb on your laptop.
     
    steo46, Apr 20, 2009
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    will need either a 5.25" ide drive enclosure, 5.25" sata drive enclosure or 5.25" ide/sata drive enclosure. they come with usb, firewire or with both. they also come with external power adapters as the drives use 12v & the usb ports only have 5v.
     
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    I've always had the best experience using an external drive directly from the manufacturer. Enclosures had various quirks, not worth my my time to fidget with it.

     
    lordsmurf, Apr 28, 2009
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    I've always used standard burners in Belkin USB 2.0 enclosures. Been burning this way for about 4 years now, not a single problem with the Belkin's. I only have 6 of them, they're very hard to find at decent prices
     
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