Is i possible to convert an IDE CD-ROM Drive to an external USB drive without an adapter card?

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Is i possible to convert an IDE CD-ROM Drive to an external USB drive without an adapter card?

Is i possible to convert an IDE CD-ROM Drive to an external USB drive without an adapter card? I dont want to purchase an external enclosure because it will only be used for an old $5 CD-ROM drive.

2007-01-28 12:36:21 · 1 answers · asked by Joey F 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware

I was hoping it would be a simple matter of converting the IDE bus to USB. I guess i'll just toss the drive. Thx for the info.

2007-01-28 22:57:41 · update #1

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Well ... not only will you need to convert the IDE to USB, but you will also need to give it power via its 12V power connector.

Possible = sure.
Practical = no way.

regards,
Philip T

2007-01-28 15:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋