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USB conversion?

Discussion in 'DVD / Blu-ray drives' started by Yezinki, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. Yezinki

    Yezinki Member

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    Can I convert my Sony DRX-S70U USB DVD drive to a internal one........in place of Matshita DVD RAM UJ 846-S?
     
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    Yes, but it probably won't fit in your existing laptop. See my other reply to your question.
     
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    Thanks.

    1. How can it be converted?

    2. It's a hybrid......not actually a laptop, rather a desktop with a laptop type Matshita UJ 856 S, slim slot loading DVD RAM drive. Sony Vaio VGC-LS1.

    (http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/sony-vaio-vgc-ls1/4505-3118_7-32028400.html?tag=rnav)

    Regards!
     
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    What's the interface?

    The native interface for a slimline drive is a xx pin d-sub that carries signal and power.

    I have an adapter that breaks out the d-sub to standatd PATA signal and 4 pin power.

    If it's a desktop and not a laptop then the front panel issue is probably moot.
     
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    I don't mind if it does not fit in the exsisting laptop ,since it's a hybrid....desktop with a super slim line slot loading DVD RAM drive.

    Interface is is IDE....with a 40 pin connector.

    The Matshita UJ 846S drive is dead & I want to use my Sony DRX-S70U USB as the default optical drive in it's place.

    My machine's bios doesnt have the option to boot from a USB optical drive.

    OS is running but if I need to boot for any reason like imaging etc I need a default optical drive not a USB.

    Any ideas?
     

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