Turn Your Old Laptop DVD Drive into an External Drive! Easy to do!

[@AverageMe]

How many DVDs do you still have?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Well I have some with pictures, a few cds, and about 10 dvds!

[@AverageMe]

@@ryanfrisby7389 They'll work!

[@natalya6091]

@@ryanfrisby7389 Hi! Are they your toys?

[@wraithface4410]

80

[@Dr_MF]

I have about 2 dozens haha .. and that case look cool

[@5520211]

great tutorial step by step you cannot go wrong with this guy

[@cleantoronto3658]

thanks! found an old HP DV7 curbside. Turned it into a lightweight machine by removing both mechanical HDDs and the DVD ROM + installed Chrome OS Flex. Your video made it so easy to re-purpose the DVD ROM drive. Much appreciated.

[@stephlu9684]

I only find the complete external drive for 50$ , while i just want the case for my old. dvd, what do you call the case ?

[@mitchellmodina6039]

Thank you for the video..i have now a portable dvd drive. Measure first the thickness of your dvd drive before buying cause theres 2 thickness available. the 9.5 and 12.7 mm

[@mikeinmontana8875]

We have hundreds of factory music cd's from over the years. Perfect..just wanted to play again on replacement pc without internal drive. Ty for post

[@cashonly6117]

Still have a few hundred. Just bought a new laptop and even though my old one still worked great it had Win 7 pro on it, so it wasn't really secure online in my opinion and couldn't get any security updates. Anyway thanks for the video. I used to work on old tower computers, easy peasy but had never opened a laptop. Just pulled my hard drive and the dvd drive. Thanks. Got the hard drive case in the mail and waiting on the dvd case. I didn't trust the ridiculous short videos I had seen until I saw yours. Really I can't say thank you enough. So my next act is try and install my old MS Office 2007. Wish me luck.

[@cashonly6117]

Update: Thanks again. The old dvd player works great in it's new external case, and was able to load my MS Office 7. My old hard drive also awesome as external storage.

[@natalya6091]

Dear Chef you are keenly aware of such important things ...Fantastic experience!!!

[@naturewatcher7596]

If the DVD case costs as much or even more then external DVD drive I don't see the point to buy it and reuse the old DVD drive. But it's nice to know that it's possible.

[@AverageMe]

You are correct. That wasn't the case (no pun intended) back when I made the video

[@GLockStarlinerNumber1]

Straight foward and clear thank you for making this video

[@natalya6091]

There ' s so much to do on your personal favourite way...Cool thank dear Mark!

[@jmclaughlin0229]

I was lol at dvd collecting rats since I was a teen. I started fixing laptops at 14, years of age. I tried not to crack a shit eating grin as people would bk bk boast about their dvd collection and their goals on how. to grow it. Because I knew... very soon videos would soon be easily streamed over the web. although back then I didn't have the word "stream to describe it. Just like I didn't have cloaking to describe my idea of how to become INVISIBLE. at 19 years of age I was ranting at some one how I could make my PC monitor invisible by having a camera directly behind it recording video, or even a still image. I forgot about it until I saw the new invisible man movie. I didn't see the cover of the movie, I didn't see any commercial. I looked up and said "what's this?" my wife said the invisible man, and she asked me if it was possible. I replied it would have to be a suit covered in both cameras and micro led displays. and sure ENOUGH I WAS RIGHT

[@AverageMe]

You were right, but now we also know its best wo own our own hard copy than let someone else control our viewing.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Awesome video Mark! This is super interesting and helpful!😸😻😸 Edit:Sorry for accidentally posting two comments, KZbin was being finnicky!

[@natalya6091]

Agreed, Mark. Ryan is your GreatFriend with HisGreatFriendlySupport!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DuckInGameStop]

Thanks, I'd just bought an external DVD drive on Amazon but I realized I've got so many old laptops sitting around that there must be a way to reuse one of their drives for cheaper! I think instead of buying an enclosure I'll just get a USB cord that'll plug into that weird looking SATA(?) connection and then I'll find a way to mount the drive inside of a laptop stand I'm 3D printing.

[@thecatgyp6850]

actually you dont even have to go through all that trouble or expense. Remove the CD/DVD/ W/RW and get a mini SATA to USB 3 adapter and you are good to go. No need to remove the face plate, no need to spend up for a fancy case. I mean afterall how often does anyone use the device these days - on the rare occasion that I cant find a digital download of a movie or music i might have to buy a CD/DVD to rip and convert....

[@TheCosmosIsEvil]

Thanks Man! Used the link provided for the chassis and it's not available on Amazon currently.

[@bobbob-gi1yp]

Wow that coming from a pirate is a shame

[@michaelmartin3474]

Don't no what I am doing, got a link to the cable?

[@repairyourpc1623]

Love it. Now your a techie too. Expanding horizons

[@repairyourpc1623]

Usually on side dvd drive is found. If you follow midfle of drive to middle of laptop. Only one screw holds drive in. Use paper clip open drive . Use it to open and pull drive out. That is all you need to tear down.. I fix pc's for living.

[@AverageMe]

@@repairyourpc1623 Yes, I thought I said that but not as clearly as you did, lol! Thanks

[@michaelmartin3474]

Your link sends me to not available , is there a another link on one that can be used?

[@AverageMe]

At this point it might be better to simply buy an external cd drive for $20-$25

[@nyderek3708]

Hello. I got a used Dell and the DVD/CD drive crapped out. I was going to use my old DVD/CD drive from my old laptop and connect it with a special cable. Is it a plug in and your all set or do I have to install new drivers on the Dell? Thanks!

[@AverageMe]

My computer recognized it without any additional driver.

[@cheributler6493]

I just knew there had to be a way to do this! Thank you for the video. Now my dilemma is where to find the right enclosure for an HP Model DH-16ACSH-HR2. Any suggestions?

[@davidbeasley5333]

Good video, sadly the case you showcase is no longer available and replacements cost more than just buying a full usb dvd or blu-ray drive.

[@AverageMe]

Yes, external drives are probably my a cheaper option now

[@ajp-wales110]

You may also need to get an enclosure with a twin usb cable setup. Sometimes the single cable does not supply enough power to the drive for it to work properly.

[@EmmaLaBrune-x4o]

Thank you. Beautifully presented.

[@georgeprice4212]

I’m having trouble with my laptop disc drive reading a particular cd. I have a CD copy of “The Very Best Of Christopher Cross” (a recent reissue, as the original was on Warner Brothers/Rhino, the new one is Rhino/Warner Records), and it’ll just sit there and attempt to read the disc, but never does. (No mention of being Copy Protected, as it’s a US release.) Any idea why it’s only this cd that happens with?

[@SkeleSquatch51]

This was awesome! Thanks brother!

[@tannersmyly]

I recycle lap tops as a side hustle and I’m 13 so I’m still a kid and this is a good way for me to make a few bucks thanks Because IT room down take your order as motherboard screens ram etc.

[@AverageMe]

Keep it up! We need more enterprising ambitious young people!

[@fidesinnuce]

Do you have an updated link to the DVD case? It appears that is no longer available.

[@haridaspanicker5888]

I think the Chinese manufacturer has stopped making this case.

[@VampliFyer]

There are many other DVD cases on Amazon (and elsewhere) for about six dollars and up. There are always sales on them, too. Just make sure to get the size that fits your drive.

[@jasonmadello7345]

This is to you! If i really wanted to lose some weight then should i only put a cd into an external hard drive for a second!

[@50charactersonly61]

Can this method be used on a desktop 9mm optical drive whereby I put a 2.5 HDD inside the caddy then back into the desktop? Good content! New subscriber.

[@gwendolyncormier9026]

Thanks for this video.

[@ph11p3540]

Most new full tower PC cases are ditching 5 inch bays. Dont toss your old optical bay drives. Use them as an external drive with sata to sata1 direct connection to the motherboard. Ugly, but effective direct sata to sata1 connection

[@gwendolyncormier9026]

Thanks for this video. I have about 40 cds and about 10 dvds I bought a new computer this year and as you mentioned no cd drive.

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

I thought it was gonna be easy, so just looked it up to see if someone made a better way to do this and yes, it was as easy as it seemed xD your process was close to one I had planned, except some small differences like you using a paper clip (While I was using a phone pick for sim cards) and the only major one being you buying a pre made frame while I'm planning to 3D print mine (itll look like a larger floppy disc :3) and hook it up to a transicion cable

[@davidbeaver7406]

I bought a USB SATA drive that connects to the DVD Drive, it powers up but the Computer does not recognize it,,,any suggestions?

[@cristianopais566]

Very informative, thank you for opening my eyes🤝🏽

[@Aperto8]

My Super Combo drive does not seem to work any more due to moments where I banged the iMac monitor for stuck CDs or discs. I thought of uding this trick but why not just buy a new unit. I cannot play no discs. The unit justs ejects everything. Your thoughts. Thank you.

[@investing4366]

Empty CD case cost same as external CD player. What cable to buy without CD case?

[@AverageMe]

Yes they are getting cheaper. At the time this was made, that was not the case (no pun intended!)

[@Gabriel2005Gaming]

I looked at the amazon listing and the drive case said it was currently unavailable, are there any alternative disk drive cases that you could recommend

[@AverageMe]

Since I made this video, prices have come down. You can get an entire drive for under $30. They used to be far more expensive. I'd just buy an external DVD drive.

[@hardystein114]

Tons of them available. Complete ready to go for as little as $ 24

[@estevedonovanknightknight44]

I use laptop inspiron PP38L..How to install extended new DVD player to USB computer

[@AverageMe]

Just plug & play! You may need to find a driver, but my computer just recognized it.

[@rmcellig]

Excellent video!! Thanks! I have an computer with a tray kind of CD player where you just drop the CD in the tray and close the door. Can I make this an external CD player as well?

[@momzilla9491]

Dear Average Me, Could you please tell me what software you are using to play your DVDs on your laptop? My laptop DVD burner stopped working after a Windows update. That happened with both my old Vista and then Windows 8.1 upscaled to Windows 10. Hate the updates! Also, I have a DVD Recorder for the TV that isn't working due to, I expect, HD restrictions by the Cable Company. Do you think there is any way to use it as an external burner? I've been watching YT contributors show how to Thanks so very much!

[@AverageMe]

I have a few but I am pretty sure Leawo will work. It might depend upon the DVD burner, too. I also use WinX DVD Ripper Platinum.

[@momzilla9491]

@@AverageMe Great! I am going to check it out right now! Thanks so very much!

[@momzilla9491]

@@AverageMe Whoa! I am not sure of what I should look for. I do not need to rip, just play my DVDs. Which one of these products will work? I have Corel Video Studio and can just screen capture if I need a small clip. Thanks again!

[@alifzahari]

Thanks alot!

[@AverageMe]

You're welcome!

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Do you have to purchase a specific Bluray drive or will my regular player suffice?

[@williamdriver6205]

If its a read and write drive as well, can you burn music cd's also? Instead of just playing DVD's?

[@VampliFyer]

Sure--as long as yours is a CD-RW and not a CD-ROM! That is why I salvaged my old drive from an obsolete laptop. I want to record music, lots of it! Also cheaper than buying an external drive since you already have one.

[@stephlu9684]

I only find the complete external drive for 50$ , while i just want the case for my old. dvd, what do you call the case ?

[@vikasazad08]

Informative video.

[@joeblow9467]

Oh wow !! thank you heaps .

[@lidiatorresprado]

But what to do whem the unit requires 12 volt, and is SATA please help

[@AverageMe]

You can use a 12V to SATA adapter!

[@blissO31]

Does it work if you connect it to a TV?

[@donens9310]

Any chance you can update the enclosure link? The link does not appear to work.

[@jasonmadello7345]

If i really wanted to weight below 80 pounds then should i only put a cd into an external hard drive for only a second you know how i dont have to wait for the cd to respond!

[@Frank_Pods]

Removing a DVD drive from a Laptop - Dell: Three screws - Toshiba: 3 screws - HP: Screw you!

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Excellent !

[@aavv1818]

Can i do this in a chromebook too?

[@jasonmadello7345]

This is to you! Can you tell my dad that i can put alot of cds into alot of systems only for a second! Can you tell him to stop saying why do you need to do this!

[@jasonmadello7345]

I should only put alot of cds into an external hard drive only for a second instead of waiting for the cd to work!

[@AverageMe]

Dad - Please stop saying, "Why do you need to do this." Thank you!

[@jessicawinslet684]

this is not what i was looking for, but let Yevgeny Prigozhin explain external dvds to you lol

[@rebeccadodmead7810]

Have you done this with a mac cd drive by chance?

[@AverageMe]

No I never have.

[@rebeccadodmead7810]

@@AverageMe thanks for the quick reply! It doesn't seem to be a well-documented thing to try, so I will probably just sell the drive.

[@sparkster7744]

I bought the exact same generic enclosure you show on the vid under the brand Deepfox. Mine lasted less than 6 months and I only got to use it twice ¦[

[@PraveenkumarGCE]

Bro I have a old laptop dvd player and it's not sata what can I do ? Lenovo ThinkPad R Series

[@LS-ut7jn]

They sell external CD/DVD drive with USB connection which are not expensive

[@natalya6091]

What have you heard on the grapewine?What's up? Awaiting your soonest reply.

[@jacobeii]

would a sata to usb work instead of the whole case ?

[@chas6817]

Do they make this DVD case to work with a Android smartphone?

[@Sterling_Silver04]

It might be possible to splice the usb port adapter and switch it over to a USB micro or USB-C depending on your model, but I cannot say for sure if it would work. Haven't done it myself so I can't say for certain, but if it works I would totally do it for myself too

[@nsharma6922]

can I get the link to buy this product

[@estevedonovanknightknight44]

How to take out the old DVD player inside?

[@cryptoburo7145]

"Take out every screw you find" isn't necessarily that easy. OTOH, there will be a specific video somewhere on KZbin showing you exactly how to disassemble your laptop.

[@AverageMe]

Maybe, but since they’re all different you’ll do fine taking out every screw 😀

[@pflo-98]

@@AverageMe 4 the ex screws u can find screw drivers on ebay cheap with multiple heads n sizes

[@rubengonzalez3569]

good video :D

[@vsDrunkenYoda]

Should do games too right🤔?

[@AverageMe]

Anything that works on a dvd/cd drive should work just fine

[@tafferchuck1349]

I recently extracted an even older DVD optic drive from a very old dell laptop. But I don't know what connector it is. It's around 24-26 continuous pins

[@pflo-98]

It's the old style IDE or E IDE,1 block connector is 4 powe n other 4 data,u can find adapters 2 change sata 2 ide

[@estevedonovanknightknight44]

While I have old DVD player inside the computer

[@blendpinexus1416]

i have foudn a use for the 3d printer filament that i have. just need to get my dad's printer back to a working state.

[@robertfyfe6185]

Cool ! Thank's ! :)

[@montasirelkhair1427]

What type of movie was that?...

[@AverageMe]

Psycho! 1960 Hitchcock classic. Grand-daddy of all suspense films. If you've never seen it - SEE IT NOW!! Incredible movie

[@Jakiyyyyy]

So all you need is SATA to USB cable.

[@AverageMe]

The housing comes with a usb cable. The housing has an interface of some type, minor electronics, but spears to be bore that just a transition cable

[@ShoeSmasher5694]

@@AverageMe but theoreticly if u didnt have the case to put the optical drive in could you use a sata to usb?

[@WestCoastG100]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWUXp-rbc5jm8U basically yes

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

They should of never stopped having optical drives in computers.

[@AverageMe]

You said it!

[@jbhenOfficial2022]

What can i do to my averatec 6200 series laptop cd rom please help me.

[@shivambharti5824]

can we write using this on a blank cd

[@AverageMe]

If you could write with it when it was in the original device (computer), you should still be able to do so. It will be able to function the same way.

[@jasonmadello7345]

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[@jasonmadello7345]

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[@d_killer_ghost9251]

Thx ran into the same problem. Buyi g a new laptop

[@otkseek]

Where did you get the wire that goes from the Cd player to the USB?

[@AverageMe]

Great question -- it was included with the case. You see it at 5:55

[@otkseek]

@@AverageMe Thanks, I missed it.

[@zesqcpa3]

🥰🥰🥰

[@kovacevicboban]

Give me back 8:46 min of my life

[@natalya6091]

0 13...hmmmm...amazing and beautiful flat...how many pictures are there on the walls...w h o is drawing?

[@AverageMe]

Walt Disney, lol!

[@goldengoliath7618]

"And it will save you MONEH"

[@natalya6091]

What does it mean "shadrach" who knows...?

[@AverageMe]

I have no idea. Did I say shadrach?_

[@natalya6091]

@@AverageMe oh...i'm sorry...nobody knows...but it's the name of the story i'm enjoying now...no dice to translate?

[@natalya6091]

@@AverageMe that is "THE Christmas Shadrach by Frank Stockton" audiobook!!!

[@sardorsalimov5348]

I have samsung dvd driver and i dont know how to use

[@haridaspanicker5888]

Amazon informs this DVD case is currently unavailable.

[@jasonmadello7345]

This is to you! What would be the best way of myself weighting -300,00000000000000000000000000 tons of pounds myself putting a full bail of cds into my external hard by making it a quick one! I mean geeze when i was in ms.lanagers class she said make it a quick one!

[@jasonmadello7345]

What would be the best way of myself weighting -300,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 tons of pounds!

[@AverageMe]

@@jasonmadello7345 Oh how I miss Ms. Lanager! She would have been very disappointed in your lack of punctuation, however.

[@user-fw4kz3bb4g]

I love how you spent like 4 mins repeating the same thing which u said 2 sec back

[@AverageMe]

I'm here to please.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Who TH is going to go through all this when you can buy an external one for about $35?

[@pasromano75]

Today Is cheapest to buy an external drive

[@johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408]

....👏👏👏👍🖖!

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

Okay, okay!! Stop telling me every 2 minutes that this is a dvd drive already!!! Get on with showing what to do with it! Life's too short. This is like watching paint dry! How many times are you going to mention the one screw that holds it in? I don't need to see the damned thing either. 4 mins so far to tell me jack. I give up......

[@AverageMe]

Watch it at 1.5 speed

[@GoogleTakesYourPrivacy]

Omg maaan.... u speak 9 minutes for about only one stupid think, who everyone know about it.... I have that case, maybe from about 8 years.