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Default HELP!! making internal CD drive an external one? - 01-15-2009, 03:38 PM

Hi someone posted a link a while back. It was something that went on the back end of an "el cheapo" CD drive to make it an external USB one.

I'm looking for that. Any ideas folks? Thanks
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Default Re: HELP!! making internal CD drive an external one? - 01-15-2009, 07:02 PM

That would be an IDE to USB adapter, such as this one.


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Default Re: HELP!! making internal CD drive an external one? - 01-16-2009, 04:29 AM

Unless you have a spare drive laying around this comes out to a similar price. Especially once you factor in shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827106283


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Default Re: HELP!! making internal CD drive an external one? - 01-21-2009, 01:39 PM

Just mentioning that those adapters are also sold at www.dealextreme.com a bit cheaper. Free shipping worldwide.
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