switching drives in external case

[umrdad]

i haven't been able to find any info if it is EVEN possible or how to do it on changing the drive in an external fantom drive FCD40FW i'm guessing it's a regular internal drive in an external case, the drive works fine planning on putting it in desktop running OS9 and a CD-DVD burner in the fantom case before i go any further is it possible? then there's the compatibility issues w/which drive will work with least stress . . . . . appreciate all replys

 

[umrdad]

damn, not even a smartass reply, oh well, . . . bump

 

[robbieduncan]

Whilst I cannot speek for that case in particular pretty much every external drive is a standard 3.5" (desktop) or 2.5" (laptop) drive in a case with a bridge board. Assuming the bridge board can handle the size of the new drive you can swap drives without issue, assuming you can open the case.

 

[umrdad]

thanks for the reply it's standard box computer size drive drive from the front i think i've figured out how it comes apart . . . . so now the question is do CD only and CD/DVD drives take the same plugs/connectors? any suggestions on drives to avoid (i really hate those WTF??? kind of problems)

 

[robbieduncan]

thanks for the reply it's standard box computer size drive drive from the front i think i've figured out how it comes apart . . . . so now the question is do CD only and CD/DVD drives take the same plugs/connectors? any suggestions on drives to avoid (i really hate those WTF??? kind of problems)

In general yes, but they may not be supported by the bridge chip used.

 

[umrdad]

Lite-On LTR-40125S

thanks again i now have more technical info the drive is a Lite-On LTR-40125S has standard connections on back of drive (according to pics on web, not opening up till sure, 1st do no harm) 2 firewire ports on rear NO USB an audio jack on/off switch and ac power connector . . . . . if this box will work w/internal dvd drive i see no reason to spend the extra $ to have another external drive that will also burn CD's . . . any knowledgeable (or wiseass for that matter) replies appreciated