the optical drive will connect to the power supply with a connector called molex connecter it is a 4 prong connector
Case / power supply, Motherboard, CPU, Memory, Optical drive, Hard drive...
An internal FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) is connected to the power supply via a power cable that typically has a four-pin Molex connector. This connector provides the necessary voltage (usually +5V and +12V) for the FDD to operate. Additionally, the FDD is connected to the motherboard through a data cable, usually a 34-pin ribbon cable, which facilitates data transfer between the drive and the computer system. Proper connection of both the power and data cables is essential for the FDD to function correctly.
If replacing the optical drive on a primary IDE controller, it is important it is compatible with the CD Rom drive. The IDE data cable must be connected and you must have the power cord plugged in.
Neither. Is Your hard drive input or output? Neither. It is simply a storage device as a flash drive or internal optical drive would be.
A CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive (optical drive) that is installed in the computer.The alternative is an external drive, which is a separate box you connect to the computer using a USB cable.
Yes, if the computer is connected to a network there are options for installing Windows that way.
A Optical drive is hardware that read and drive a DVD disk or programs.
A DVD drive can be either an internal or external drive, depending on its design and usage. An internal DVD drive is installed inside a computer's case, typically connected to the motherboard. In contrast, an external DVD drive connects to a computer via USB or another interface and can be easily moved or used with multiple devices.
The MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive, but you can buy an external one for $99 at any Best Buy.
Yes. But your computer needs to be properly configured for a SATA optical drive. Also, a SATA drive is better than a IDE drive.
Yes. The case holds the motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply, and storage devices (hard drive, optical drive).
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