External Case for T42 CD/DVD Burner

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fritz_the_blank · #1 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:43 pm

Hello and thank you for reading my post.

I recently purchased an X61, and I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for an external case that would accommodate the CD/DVD writer from my T42 so that I could use it with my X61. Ideally, I would prefer something very slim and not overly expensive.

Will any 5.25 IDE interface case work or do I need something special?

Thank you!

FtB

sjthinkpader · #2 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:35 pm

There was an external Ultrabay2000 case to USB for Ultrabay2000 drives. But I haven't seen one for Ultrabay Slim. We are using the external USB clamshell drives or 3rd party USB case for standard tray drives.

fritz_the_blank · #3 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:42 pm

Thank you for your response. Do you think that the case you link to will work with my IBM CD/DVD burner?

FtB

sjthinkpader · #4 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:49 pm

They work with an Ultrabay2000 drive after you strip off the rails and connector piece. But I would just buy a standard drive with a rectangular faceplate.

fritz_the_blank · #5 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:52 pm

Thank you for the advice; I am likely to do that.

If anyone knows of a USB or Firewire case that will work with my drive, please let me know.

FtB

sktn77a · #6 Post by **sktn77a** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:58 pm

There's an ultrabay slim to ultrabay 2000 adapter. This takes the ultrabay slim drive from your T42 and lets you plug it into the USB ultrabay 2000 drive bay. The cost of the adapter plus bay would likely be more than the cost of a USB DVD burner, though.

fritz_the_blank · #7 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:06 pm

Wouldn't you know it! I saw a slim drive case at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817387028) , but I didn't know if it would work without modification.

sjthinkpader · #8 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:26 pm

The external USB Ultrabay2000 case we have is made for USB1.1. I don't remember whether a USB2.0 version was made?

The later external clam shell drives support USB2.0.

sktn77a · #9 Post by **sktn77a** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:10 pm

fritz_the_blank wrote:Wouldn't you know it! I saw a slim drive case at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817387028) , but I didn't know if it would work without modification.

No, I don't think this is what you're looking for - it's a regular external USB drive case.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 46446.html
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... JSSC8.html

PCMCIA or USB 1.1 - don't know if you need (or if they will have) drivers for XP/Vista.

fritz_the_blank · #10 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:41 pm

Thank you for writing.

What I am trying to do is to use the CD/DVD burner that came with my now defunct T42 with my new X61. As there is no slim bay, or any bay, for the X61, I was thinking of purchasing a USB enclosure that would work with my still working CD/DVD burner.

I think that the links that you showed me allow you to use a slim bay device in a regular bay.

Even a cable that would allow me to user the burner externally would be fine.

FtB

sjthinkpader · #11 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:53 pm

SKtn77a showed the correct components to use your Ultrabay Slim drive externally with the X61. But it will be a USB1.1 connection.

With that Newegg enclosure, you will need a standard 12.7mm drive. Ultrabay Slim (9.5mm) and Ultrabay Enhanced (12.7mm) drives use a different connector on the back and will not fit these after market enclosures. An Ultrabay2000 drive after removing the caddy pieces will fit these enclosures.

fritz_the_blank · #12 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:33 pm

Thank you once again to all for stopping me from purchasing something that won't work.

I guess that I'll just keep the IBM CD/DVD burner in my Ultrabase and purchase stand alone player.

Best,

FtB

Pilotaviola · #13 Post by **Pilotaviola** » Sat May 03, 2008 1:30 am

It exist, but it's incredibly pricey (131$)javascript:emoticon(':shock:')

Manufacturer Part No.: 37L1511
Overview: The Portable Drive Bay is designed for maximum flexibility and usability. It offers an UltraslimBay enclosure in an attractive portable package that can be attached to the ThinkPad PCMCIA slot via the included PC card. The UltraslimBay CD-ROM, DVD, Zip, SuperDisk (LS-120), and second hard disk drives (HDDs) can be easily inserted into the Portable Drive Bay for use with most ThinkPads including the popular ThinkPad i series, 240, 390, 560, 570, 600, and 770 models. Power for the Portable Drive Bay is obtained via the PC card port. No power adapter is required. The three AA batteries supply supplemental power when needed.
Long Description: IBM UltraslimBay - Storage enclosure - 1 bays - portable
Image: I10047856.jpg
UPC Code: 087944509356
Cabinet Form Factor: Ultra-slim desktop
Cabinet Type: Storage enclosure
Connections: 1 x storage - PC Card
Expansion Bays Total (Free): 1 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 5.25in x 1/6H (Slim Line)
Installed Modules Qty: 0
Modules Qty Supported: 1
Service & Support Type: 1 year limited Customer Carry-In Exchange
Storage Controller Interface Type: IDE
Storage Controller Type: PC Card
Supported Device: DVD drive,Hard drive,CD drive

fritz_the_blank · #14 Post by **fritz_the_blank** » Sat May 03, 2008 11:18 am

Oh dear!!! Expensive is right!!!

Based on the excellent advice that I've received above, I play on keeping my IBM burner in the Xdock and will purchase an external CD / DVD player.

Thanks again to all for your posts.

FtB

External Case for T42 CD/DVD Burner

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