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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Al_Kudz on August 13, 2013, 09:54:48 PM

Title: Laptop Optical Drive not working, need help with a solution
Post by: Al_Kudz on August 13, 2013, 09:54:48 PM

My laptop's optical drive has ceased to work recently. Fortunately, I have an internal desktop SATA drive lying around. What is the best/cheapest way to connect it to my laptop? I'm thinking of buying a USB to SATA adapter (which also comes with a power supply) and use that to connect the drive. I found one here: http://goo.gl/ObLBfU
and it seems like it's only compatible with 2.5"/3.5" HDD, but I don't see why it shouldn't work with a 5.25" Optical Drive (since the connections are the same). Will it work? if not, what is the best solution?

Title: Re: Laptop Optical Drive not working, need help with a solution
Post by: Geek-9pm on August 13, 2013, 10:07:58 PM

It will work on almost anything. The optical drive can take a bit more power, but not enough to make a difference. I have used adapters like that and they do work.  The bad part is that you don't have an enclosure, so it is awkward to move  around. Go ahead and try nit, it's  the quick and easy fix to hour problem. Just not very neat. :D

Title: Re: Laptop Optical Drive not working, need help with a solution
Post by: soybean on August 14, 2013, 09:04:34 AM

What is the brand and model of your computer?  How old is it?  Does Device Manager show the optical drive?