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    USB 2.0 cable to USB1.1 port interface.

    I have plugged in a 12V adapter to the DVD writer (from the mains). (Actually this goes to the enclosure which is connected to the DVD writer). Is that enough? If I switch off the laptop, and hit the open button on the DVD writer, the DVD drive opens and shuts like a normal drive, so I think...
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    USB 2.0 cable to USB1.1 port interface.

    This might not be a very bright question. I bought an internal DVD writer (IOMagic 16x dual layer) I put it into an enclosue which I bought from here: http://www.acortech.com/.sc/ms/dd/11106...DROM%20Enclosure%20SD-525U2ENC%20Black I set the whole thing up and plugged the USB cable to my...
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    Convert internal DVD+/-RW to an external one

    hey, thanks for the info! btw, what about an enclosure with Firewire enabled? How do I lknow if my laptop supports Firewire or not ? Isn't Firewire faster, (if I can use it on my laptop, that is) Thanks:)
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    Convert internal DVD+/-RW to an external one

    I forgot to add, my current laptop is a Compaq Presario 2100.. I've been looking into Firewire/USB 2.0 combos, how do i know if my laptop supports Firewire? I know it has a USB port 1.0
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    Convert internal DVD+/-RW to an external one

    Hi, I recently bought an Internal DVD +/- RW (I/O Magic) for my laptop. Is it possible to install it there? i am assuming no. So is it possible to maybe convert this into an external writer which can then be attached to the laptop. Would an enclosure work? How much would it cost, and what...