cd/dvd drive How to build an external CD/DVD drive for pc
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2 minutes ago, porobkar said:well i already have a normal LG optical drive (sata)
In that case, they do sell external enclosures for DVD drives to plug in the USB port. But I think they cost more than the $25 the slim drive costs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827993013
The other option would be to buy a SATA to USB adapter, and a power cable extension long enough so you can get it out of the case to plug the drive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400542
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400144
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