How do I connect a Desktop DVD Drive to a Netbook?
June 12, 2013 3:48 PM Subscribe
How can I connect a desktop sata dvd burner to a netbook via usb for use? Obviously I need some kind of sata to usb adaptor but i can't seem to find an adaptor for plugging it into the wall. Can anyone help me out please?
Response by poster: would a harddrive enclosure work on a dvd drive?
posted by mamamia88 at 3:55 PM on June 12, 2013
posted by mamamia88 at 3:55 PM on June 12, 2013
You just need a USB to SATA adapter like this. They're nice and cheap and come in very handy.
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 4:03 PM on June 12, 2013
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 4:03 PM on June 12, 2013
I have one of these and love it. I've used it to power desktop optical drives before with no issue.
posted by starscream at 4:04 PM on June 12, 2013
posted by starscream at 4:04 PM on June 12, 2013
And yes, a hard drive enclosure will definitely work with a dvd drive if you need something more permanent than the adaptors mentioned. As long as the enclosure has a 5.25" drive space and the appropriate connector inside, that is.
posted by starscream at 4:30 PM on June 12, 2013
posted by starscream at 4:30 PM on June 12, 2013
If you're going to be using this a lot you can just get an external drive for close to the same price as an adapter.
$30 or so.
Newegg
posted by NoAccount at 4:53 PM on June 12, 2013
$30 or so.
Newegg
posted by NoAccount at 4:53 PM on June 12, 2013
Seconding just getting a new drive. The cheapest one on newegg that isn't "open box"(although I'm a nutter and would buy that in a second. It's $10 cheaper than a drive!) is only 4 cheaper than a dedicated external drive. And those are also self-powered and tiny.
posted by emptythought at 8:10 PM on June 12, 2013
posted by emptythought at 8:10 PM on June 12, 2013
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posted by RonButNotStupid at 3:54 PM on June 12, 2013