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welshyyyy
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_ 		9. August 2004 @ 08:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a laptop with an usb2 port - i want to add a dvd writer but want to do it cheaper than getting an external writer and still have portability - the plan is to get an internal dvd writer and a usb2 to ide cable to connect the dvd drive to the laptop - my question is will i still need to find an external power source for the dvd writer or will the usb2/ide cable do the job ( ie as if it were inside a pc ) ?
Hope this makes sense !
Cheers
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Nephilim
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_ 		9. August 2004 @ 08:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi,

You're asking about an external case that houses an internal drive aren't you? Those come ready to power your drive as well as provide tha data connection :)
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welshyyyy
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_ 		9. August 2004 @ 09:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes - and i've just been searching on the net and found such a cable and power pack !!
cheers
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_ 		9. August 2004 @ 09:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Cool beans :)

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