IDE to USB

[desgnr]

I want to change my Internal CD writer from IDE to a portable USB writer
that i can use with a netbook.( Dell Mini 9 )
What do i need to do this ?

 

[John McGaw]

I want to change my Internal CD writer from IDE to a portable USB writer
that i can use with a netbook.( Dell Mini 9 )
What do i need to do this ?

You need to remove the drive and then provide a conversion circuit as an
intermediary between USB and IDE and then provide power. The latter two are
most easily accomplished by an external case which comes with the
conversion circuit board and power supply. A simple Google search will
provide you with more options than you will ever have time to look over.
Try a search for '5.25" USB enclosure' (leaving out the single quotes). But
honestly, it might be easier for you to buy a ready-made external DVD writer.

 

[Joel]

I want to change my Internal CD writer from IDE to a portable USB writer
that i can use with a netbook.( Dell Mini 9 )
What do i need to do this ?

You just need enclosure with USB connector.