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    Slim BluRay optical enclosure?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Heartache, Jun 15, 2010.

  1. Heartache

    Heartache Notebook Consultant

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    Kind of an odd question but could really use some input. My GF's laptop's mobo fried so she gave it to me to take apart/scavenge/have fun with. None of the components are too special except it does have a Slim Bluray optical drive(SATA I believe). Is there anyway I can (cheaply) use this for my desktop or turn it into a USB 2.0 external optical drive? Thanks in advance!

    P.S I apologize if this is the wrong forum, seemed like the best fit.
     
    Heartache, Jun 15, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Heartache Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the good info, but it turns out it's ATAPI, which looks like I'm fairly SOL.
     
    Heartache, Jun 17, 2010
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