Will this work with a desktop optical drive? in the picture the ports look the same
1282019
I used the cable/adapter to connect a Laptop DVD drive to a netbook. The laptop drive (13 pins) connector is smaller than a 5-1/4 standard desk top drive (22 pins).I would look for one like this: MTECH USB 2.0 USB2.0 to 2.5" 7+15P 22P SATA 2.0 II HDD/SSD Adapter Converter Cable
1282020
yes- I had a laptop that crashed but the optical drive was ok - I removed it from my laptop and now use it as an external optical drive ( it was very rare drive in that it was a "LABEL FLASH " capable !!! )
1282021
We are using this connector on a Dell E6520 laptop for the DVD drive and it works fine.
1282022
look at the picture carefully. The key is the 7+6 13-pin part. I had to purchase a different cable because this one did not work for me (and would have cost more to return than just purchasing the correct one.)Try to find a technical specification for your optical drive and they should list the interface type. if the pin pattern/interface type is what is required, then, yes, any external device can be run beautifully by these cables.
1282023
I used a laptop optical drive and it works great. The power resources for a desktop optical drive might be different because it usually has the extra moving parts of the tray that pushes open vs the laptop tray that pops open. I doubt that should make a difference though. If you know how to see what the power needs are for your desktop optical drive though, and it fits the amount given through usb, then it should work fine. My guess is that it would be ok. Since, if the power input is the same plug and pin layout, then it probably follows the same power requirements as well. Don't take my word on that though. But, it works great for my laptop optical drive.
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Steven, I removed the optical drive from my MacBook Pro and in its placed I installed a Hard Drive. I ordered this part to connect the removed optical drive and still use it with my laptop through a USB port. It works as though the optical drive is installed inside the Mac. All you need is this connection.
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I used a laptop optical drive and it works great. The power resources for a desktop optical drive might be different because it usually has the extra moving parts of the tray that pushes open vs the laptop tray that pops open. I doubt that should make a difference though. If you know how to see what the power needs are for your desktop optical drive though, and it fits the amount given through usb, then it should work fine. My guess is that it would be ok. Since, if the power input is the same plug and pin layout, then it probably follows the same power requirements as well. Don't take my word on that though. But, it works great for my laptop optical drive. I used a laptop optical drive and it works great. The power resources for a desktop optical drive might be different because it usually has the extra moving parts of the tray that pushes open vs the laptop tray that pops open. I doubt that should make a difference though. If you know how to see what the power needs are for your desktop optical drive though, and it fits the amount given through usb, then it should work fine. My guess is that it would be ok. Since, if the power input is the same plug and pin layout, then it probably follows the same power requirements as well. Don't take my... » Read More I used a laptop optical drive and it works great. The power resources for a desktop optical drive might be different because it usually has the extra moving parts of the tray that pushes open vs the laptop tray that pops open. I doubt that should make a difference though. If you know how to see what the power needs are for your desktop optical drive though, and it fits the amount given through usb, then it should work fine. My guess is that it would be ok. Since, if the power input is the same plug and pin layout, then it probably follows the same power requirements as well. Don't take my word on that though. But, it works great for my laptop optical drive. « Show Less
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This looks like the device for you. I'm using the rca to feed our church's sound board. It looks like it'll do optical and rca out concurrently too.
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Yes the usb is just the power,but your just have to switch the optical cable to the system your going to use.
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With that big of a PSU, i don't think you will be able find an optical drive to fit along with it. You need a PSU that is 5.9" in length. 6.5 is too long and will be too close with your optical drive. I had the same issue so I purchased "CORSAIR CX series CX500 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply" from a retailer than ends with "egg". It has a rebate right now for $29.99.
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I put a desktop sized optical drive in mine. I dont believe the package had a blank plate for the front. While a hard drive may fit screwed to one side I dont think that would work out very well. I found an Antec case for an external Sata hard drive. The packaging is long gone so I cant give you the part number and the case dose not have it. Good luck with your shopping.
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I'm using mine in my desktop. You might want a spacer to make it fit in your bays better. But it will work in my desktop (presuming you've got a sata data connector, (and sata power, but that's available with adapters)
1102468
You will need a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter so unit will fit in desktop drive bay, other than that, should be no problem.
2080875
Yes it will! Please insure your current unit has the vga, usb, lan, and usb punchouts on the left. And the DVD punch out on the right. If so all of the undermount assemblies will be the same. Good luck!
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Using the slim optical drive(slot), Slim Optical + 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Mounting Bracket for 5.25-Inch and (2)2.5 to 3.5 mounting bracket I was able to achieve exactly what you're asking,
380650
Any standard optical audio cable should work. When you say it wouldn't fit, does the connector not seat correctly? It will only fit in one orientation, be sure the keyway is lined up and it will click in.
1388738
I can see no reason why not. The mounting points should be the same as on an optical drive.
1302096
This is a desktop optical drive. Buy a external usb dvd drive if you want something external.
671284
It should if you position it right. There's a huge space between the HDD/SDD inserts and optical drive, so you should be fine.
1616100
Yes it is "compatible". You will need a holder for it if you want to put it where the optical drive is (that is what I did on my Macbook). As to compatibility, there really are no issues (other than how much it can hold - I bought a 256 gig and it is fine - but 512 gig is better).
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They will. Or at least it is said on the box that they will. I have only used desktop drives and it works great. I have a lot of old drives with good stuff on them that now I can use and modify without having to physically install the drive into my tower. You plug them in like Atari Cartridges and it works like a external hard drive. totally worth the money.
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The size of the drive shouldn't matter as long as the port and cable match it should work.
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I know your frustration with this question because I bought this in this was wrong for my computer but from what I'm seeing as looking and comparing from other disk drives for your computer this looks as if it should work. don't take my word as a hundred percent though, but I also wish that they specify the port type as not just IDE because there are multiple versions. I hope this works for you, dual drives in my laptop gave my laptop of life again as an HTPC.