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Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 23:38:00 +0100
From: Vincent Cunniffe <vincent@cunniffe.net>
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Subject: Re: [ILUG] Using Normal IDE Device with a Dell Latitude CPx laptop
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Darren Kenny wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've got an normal 3.5" CD-RW IDE drive that I'd like to be able to use 
> with a Dell Latitude CPx laptop that I've got. Does anyone know any way 
 > enable this, for example through the use of a special cable for the
 > Modular Bay (where CD-ROM or floppy drive is normally).

There is absolutely no way to use a conventional 3.5" drive with a
laptop directly. However, you can get an external firewire or USB
cradle and attach it to the laptop like that, and any 3.5" drive
will work in that case.

Example :

http://www.microsense.com/USB_35_combo.asp

Regards,

Vin


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