Anyone know whether the internal optical drive is IDE or SATA?
1574416
Sorry. Don't know this answer. I am not for sure what this would actually matter in this case as you hook this up thru USB.
1574417
Most internal optical drives are IDE. SATA is fairly new but the optical drive has been around and not updated like the hard drive. In the proliferation of new small handheld devices, solid-state USB storage devices, optical drives are not as important anymore and probably the specifications have not changed with the newest technology.
1574418
Depends on computer. Go to profile on computer an it will list what it is. IDE is to old interface SATA in newer.
1855229
there is no optical drive (DVD/CD), and there is no SATA port behind the plastic spacer! But you can add DVD capability by plugging USB external DVD drive.
2144438
That super drive goes to a older mac pata ide interface it looks like a power book super drive you need a sata interface super drive not a pata ide interface
239640
It's SATA. I know this because I had to open mine up to extract the hard drive.Sadly.
1415953
No, see http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-sata-and-esata/
1561910
Most laptops which are equipped with optical drives use the same unit, physically. They have different features, but the case is the same. Usually you have to pull the bezel off of your old drive, and sometimes unscrew a connector adapter or contact block from your old drive and install it on the new one. Its really simple, takes a couple of minutes. You need to make sure you are replacing a SATA drive in your laptop, most recent ones are.
1440170
The question is more of the interface than the OS. I was unable to use my unit as the SATA interface was incompatible. Check your hardware before your software.
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I don't know if it is SATA. But my computer hardware store can't fix it, and I have to send to a special lab and spend $2000 to give it a try. The tech guy told me that this particular serial number has long been plagued with the issue, and the company still try to unload them. I don't like the company and any thing from it.
239639
It appears to connect via USB 2.0. I do not know that it is either SATA or EIDE ... probably neither from what it says.
909581
Actually there are a number of adapters converting iDE-->SATA and SATA-->IDE. Some are cables, some are dongles. I have one that is a small enclosed module that plugs on the back of the IDE disk drive and provides the SATA data connector on the other. You would also have to provide power to the IDE drive with an adapter from the SATA power connector in the Thermaltake. It's pretty cludgy, but it can be done. Also, if you are going to buy one of these adapters, look for one that is bi-directional IDE --> SATA -->IDE, that way you are ready for any situation.
1994324
You do know this is a SAS hard drive and not an SATA one. Well the truth is I had brought this one by mistake and had sent it back. So I really cannot give you an answer. Sorry.
860026
You'll need to be more specific in order to get a valid answer, but here is an answer based on the info on your question: Maybe. If it's a standard SATA drive with no encryption then you should be able to get the info. Is something wrong with the new drive?
1730832
I added the ssd. Really improved the unit. Not sure about another optical drive
2153413
If the connector has a double row of pins, it's IDE; otherwise it's SATA. This enclosure will only work with a SATA drive.By selecting MK1655GSX and pasting it into Google, it's easy to find out that this drive is a SATA drive.
1252963
Alexa, go to a computer store (Best Buy) and pick up a Sata cable. They are not expensive. The Asus DRW is a very good optical drive in my opinion, it is just unfortunate that you have to make the trip to obtain a connector cable.
1279760
No, the interface is different This one SATA. U have an IDE hdd (old school). So that being said look for an 3.5 IDE hard drive. i bought this one great product no issues:
1801756
IDE is a different interface than SATA. The transfer DID work for me with a Windows 7 upgrade, however.