Using a Laptop Drive in a desktop?

[bLyZr]

I have a cd-rom in my laptop, I want to use it in my new mod, can I and how? What process would i have to go through and are there any websites that walk me through it?

Thanks


bLyZr

[jagnorm]

IMO you'd be better off grabbing a used one out of an old desktop computer. If time is money, you're going to spend a lot to do this. Plain new CD roms are cheap. Used ones are dime a dozen (so to speak).

[bLyZr]

Ya I know, but the question is : Can I use a laptop drive in my Desktop mod. Size matters

I would say yes, it's just getting the power and signals to the correct pins. I have a couple laptop CD drives 4Sale if you wanna experiment.

You'll have to find/construct a connector/cable to go from the back of the CD drive to the mobo.

Well, here ya go!

I won't charge you for that bit of Googling I did.

[bLyZr]

lol,

thanks

[alienware-51]

Have fun!!