Convert PC internal CD/DVD drive to external

ktot 2010-01-22 11:23:55 UTC #1

I mistakenly purchased an internal DVD recorder (Memorex brand) that I cannot return as I purchased it quite a while ago as a backup and just opened it the other day, discovering the error.

I'd like to convert it inexpensively to an external USB drive. I'm finding lots of cases for slim drives, but not for the regular CD/DVD size recorders.

Can someone point me to some products/web-sellers for this?

Also will any case (other than the slim type) work or do I need something Memorex specific?

Mr_Belvedere 2010-01-22 11:35:36 UTC #2

About any 5.25" sata or ide to usb enclosure will do

For instance, this one

mciahel 2010-01-22 11:40:17 UTC #3

Hi,

external enclosures for "Half-Height" drives are common also.

Can someone point me to some products/web-sellers for this?
Before giving any hints, we need to know your purchase options (local stores, online shops, your location). Pointing you to newegg.com is useless if you live in Europe (for example).

Also will any case (other than the slim type) work or do I need something Memorex specific?
What matters, that is the internal interface of the drive. Check your drive if it is IDE or Sata.

Michael

Kerry56 2010-01-22 11:45:09 UTC #4

You don't state which country you are in. If you are in the US, you can find enclosures at Newegg.com, or zipzoomfly.com among other online shops.

Is your burner an older style IDE interface, or a SATA drive?

Here are a couple for IDE drives:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817186103&cm_re=external_cases-_-17-186-103-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817186102&cm_re=external_cases-_-17-186-102-_-Product

Here is an example of an external 5.25 enclosure for SATA interface drives:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817392021&cm_re=external_cases-_-17-392-021-_-Product