External Case for Laptop CdRom

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Is there such a thing as a USB case that houses an internal Laptop CDrom?

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Is there such a thing as a USB case that houses an internal Laptop CDrom?
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There are lots generic usb cases that will hold a 5.25" drive, such as a
CDRom. There are adapters (have to search a bit) that will mount a
slimline, laptop cdrom such as found in laptops in a 5.25" bay like the
generic cases have. I seem to remember seeing a USB case especially for the
"laptop" cdroms. If you want to take something like a Dell plug in CDRom
for a Latitude, for example, and put it in that USB case, you would have to
remove the Dell carrier/shroud from the drive first. Should work fine. Just
have to search for the parts. Do have to ask why though with USB
CDRoms/CDRWs being cheaper than the cases if you catch the sales.

JT
 
JT said:
There are lots generic usb cases that will hold a 5.25" drive, such as a
CDRom. There are adapters (have to search a bit) that will mount a
slimline, laptop cdrom such as found in laptops in a 5.25" bay like the
generic cases have. I seem to remember seeing a USB case especially for the
"laptop" cdroms. If you want to take something like a Dell plug in CDRom
for a Latitude, for example, and put it in that USB case, you would have to
remove the Dell carrier/shroud from the drive first. Should work fine. Just
have to search for the parts. Do have to ask why though with USB
CDRoms/CDRWs being cheaper than the cases if you catch the sales.

JT
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Thinking about dash-mounting one in a car, and attaching it to a
(hidden) laptop, to use for in-car MM...

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-Luke-
If cars had advanced at the same rate as Micr0$oft technology, they'd be
flying by now.
But who wants a car that crashes 8 times a day?
Registered Linux User #345134
 
JT said:
Something like http://directron.com/sabledrive.html
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That would probably work, but I'm trying to avoid 110/240v plugpacks
(for obvious reasons)...

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-Luke-
If cars had advanced at the same rate as Micr0$oft technology, they'd be
flying by now.
But who wants a car that crashes 8 times a day?
Registered Linux User #345134
 
That would probably work, but I'm trying to avoid 110/240v plugpacks
(for obvious reasons)...
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Any external case you find will have external power because USB does not
supply enough power to operate an external CD and associated electronics.
You will notice that the output of the external power supply is 5v/2a.
Should be easy enough to get from a 12v car battery, just building or buy
the proper regulator with the right plug.

JT
 
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