Freecom Classic Series CD-RW upgrade to DVD Writer

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Posted: 04-09-2007

tgbyhn10 (CD Freaks Rookie): Posts: 34

I have a freecom classic series CD-RW 16x16x40 USB-2 external drive

Can I put a dvd writer in it? Oh and will it work?

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Posted: 04-09-2007

mciahel (Senior Moderator): Posts: 13,708

Hi,

if you can manage to open the case without damage, then a DVD drive will fit. Mechanically.

The next point to check is the power supply of the enclosure: It must provide 2A@12V and 2A@5V.

And now the most problematic part: The interface. It depends on the chipset, whether the data transfer rate is high enough to feed a DVD writer.

For that old CD writer, 7 MB/sec was totally sufficient. For a DVD writer, you should have a transfer rate of approx. 20 MB/sec. I am not sure if the chipset is capable to do that. (If you have opened the case, you may check the chipset and try to find its specs on the web - post as much information as possible please). In case you already own a DVD writer you can try to install the drive (if the PSU is powerful enough, see above) and just try it out.

Michael

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Posted: 05-09-2007

tgbyhn10 (CD Freaks Rookie): Posts: 34

Thanks for the help

The case and PSU state DC12V 1.6A and there's no mention of a 5V supply so does this mean there wont be one?

If I can get it open and try it out, is there any danger I would damage my writer or would it just not work if the PSU is inadequate or the unit not compatible?

Thanks

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Posted: 05-09-2007

mciahel (Senior Moderator): Posts: 13,708

Hi,

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Originally Posted by tgbyhn10

The case and PSU state DC12V 1.6A and there's no mention of a 5V supply so does this mean there wont be one?

Normally there should be a 5V lead. Maybe the 5V are taken from the 12V internally. This would decrease the available amount of power @12V additionally. I suspect, it won't be enough.

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If I can get it open and try it out, is there any danger I would damage my writer or would it just not work if the PSU is inadequate or the unit not compatible?

The power supply might get overloaded. I am not sure, if such will damage the drive that is connected to. In the best case, the drive just refuses to work.

What about dropping the support guys at freecom a line?

Michael

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