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    What to do with left over Optical drive

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Ozander, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. Ozander

    Ozander Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I am new to this forum. I just got an m14x 2 weeks ago and decided to upgrade to SSD for my primary harddrive and move my 750GB to where my optical drive is (Ordered SSD from Newegg 2 min ago and caddy from ebay). I apologize if this has been asked before, but what can you do with the left over DVD/CD optical drive? Can it be used via usb somehow that way I can use it whenever needed (not often, but don't just want to completely lose it)?

    Thank you for your replies.

    Regards,

    Oz
     
    Ozander, Jun 19, 2011
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  2. TigerBlood

    TigerBlood Notebook Guru

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    Throw it in the microwave! :p
    And no need to apologize, this link below may give you and idea of what you are looking for.
    Lenovo - Storage - 43N3264
     
    TigerBlood, Jun 20, 2011
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  3. Ozander

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    Hi Tiger,

    Thank you for your reply. so in other words my leftover CD/DVD drive is good for nothing. I just didn't want to toss it (store it) in case it could be used externally using a cable or something.

    Thanks again.

    Oz
     
    Ozander, Jun 20, 2011
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  4. TigerBlood

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    are you going to get a usb optical drive now?
     
    TigerBlood, Jun 20, 2011
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  5. Ozander

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    Yes, I will have to buy one.ni have an older one I can use for now until I can buy a more mobile one. Thanks again for the advise.
     
    Ozander, Jun 20, 2011
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