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ovk2k5
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_ 		19. April 2009 @ 22:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can I convert an internal DVD burner for a pc into an external drive for use on my laptop?
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steo46
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_ 		20. April 2009 @ 18:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes you can get an external enclosure and put your drive in. Then you can connect it through the usb on your laptop.
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ddp
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_ 		20. April 2009 @ 23:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
will need either a 5.25" ide drive enclosure, 5.25" sata drive enclosure or 5.25" ide/sata drive enclosure. they come with usb, firewire or with both. they also come with external power adapters as the drives use 12v & the usb ports only have 5v.
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lordsmurf
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_ 		28. April 2009 @ 00:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've always had the best experience using an external drive directly from the manufacturer. Enclosures had various quirks, not worth my my time to fidget with it.


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creaky
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_ 		28. April 2009 @ 12:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've always used standard burners in Belkin USB 2.0 enclosures. Been burning this way for about 4 years now, not a single problem with the Belkin's. I only have 6 of them, they're very hard to find at decent prices
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