CONNECT IDE DVD TO LAPTOP [Help Plz]

[kickes]

Hi all

hope someone will help me and suggest me exactly what i am looking for.

• i am from India.
• my internal DVD writer which came with HP Pavalion laptop is damaged.
• i also own desktop computer on which i have IDE DVD writer of LG
• now for Laptop HP is charging me Rs/-3000+ which i can not afford now

• CAN I CONNECT MY DESKTOP DVD WRITER (IDE) TO LAPTOP VIA USB ???

IF YES HOW ? AND WHAT / WHICH HARDWARE / CABLE OR / CASING I NEED TO PURCHASE.

CAN ANYONE PLEASE PLEASE PROVIDE ME THE NAME /BRAND / PRODUCT NAME FOR THE HARDWARE WHICH I NEED

i dont know anything how to do it, please help


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[acewin]

you will need a 5.25 inch casing. Price 700-800
You can also get External Burners from LG from STAR Bazzar in 2K
I have been using my 5.25 inch casing since last one and half years. it is going fine.