The CD-ROM drive that was in my computer cracked and broke. Where can I buy one that plugs into my computer and does not require taking the puter' apart to put in the new drive?
2006-12-30 14:27:33 · 9 answers · asked by Coaster King 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
External CD Rom drives are pretty easy to find. They plug into a USB port on your computer. They are usually a little more expensive than the internal drives and are typically slower. Make sure you pick one that is supported by your operating system (Windows 98, ME, XP, etc.)
Replacing an internal drive is not as hard as you might think.
* Remove 4 screws to take off the case.
* Remove 4 screws to allow the CD drive to slide out.
* Disconnect the communication cable and the power cable.
Slide in the new drive, reconnect the cables, put the screws back in and you're done.
2006-12-30 14:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by Rick A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're looking for an external drive, which you can buy prettymuch anywhere. Personally I'd recommend using a price search for "external cd drive" on something like Froogle.com. If you're using a newer PC, you should have a USB2.0 connection; look for a drive supporting this. On a Mac, you might have Firewire, so look for an external drive that connects by Firewire.
External CD-ROM drives are now very cheap - you should be able to get one for $25. CD-R/RW drives are more expensive, but you should still be able to find an external one at a low price.
2006-12-30 14:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Ben R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to Wal-Mart, Radio shack or somewhere....they sell CD/DVD drives, but depends on if its a burner which will cost you more...on the box make sure it says External Drive...The external ones usually plug into the USB port....The speed of your external drive probably depends on if your USB port is a 1.1 or 2.0
2006-12-30 15:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get an external CD drive, though by the time you have it all hooked up, it won;t be as good as an internal, nor as cost effective. I could walk you through installing an internal one free of charge if you do decide to go the internal route.
2006-12-30 14:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to take the cracked one out.
You can get an external CD-ROM drive, uses a USB connector.
2006-12-30 15:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 05:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by sashi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get external USB cd or dvd drives. Here's one I found at mwave.
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=3911576
2006-12-30 14:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by matkay521225 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several USB external models on the market... you can also buy a external case and put a CD DVD drive in
http://www.tigerdirect.com
2006-12-30 14:31:12 · answer #8 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the link below but it's not that hard to open up your computer and put an internal one in yourself and and internal one would be faster, cheaper, and more convenient.
2006-12-30 14:30:51 · answer #9 · answered by thatoneguy247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋