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What laptop connector do dvd drives use?

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I was ordering a desktop, then I thought. What connector does a laptop disc drive use? There is an image I will link and I will show what I mean.

Also, if it is a pcie, can I fit it in my desktop so that I can use it like a disc drive? 
Thanks,

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3 minutes ago, DisplayPort for life said:

I was ordering a desktop, then I thought. What connector does a laptop disc drive use? There is an image I will link and I will show what I mean.

Also, if it is a pcie, can I fit it in my desktop so that I can use it like a disc drive? 
Thanks,

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It is SATA plus power connection but the power isn't the standard desktop sata power connection it is a lot more squished.

 

If your trying to use a laptop DVD drive in a desktop you will probably need an adapter like this.

 

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Slimline-SATA-Adapter-Power/dp/B009JXKQ9O/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=laptop+sata+power+to+normal&qid=1606756559&sr=8-3

 

 

Note I have seen some OEM mini/micro desktops that use these slim laptop style drives (as well as servers) so this connection isn't universal to laptops.

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Note that not all laptop drives use this connector either, so better check first.

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