Introduction: Reviving an External DVD R/RW

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Once in a while i enjoy a bit of dumpster diving, and I get most of my parts/components for projects this way.
I found an external SONY DVD R/RW 2 days ago, but there was no cables. I don't need an external drive, so i don't even bother to scrounge some up. Also the casing was battered abit and really filthy.

Step 1: Disassembly

Tools:
Screw driver

1 - Pull of the rubber feet (pic 1 & 2)

2 - Press down on the levers, then press in up so they dosen't lock. Do this one at a time (pic 3)

3 - Pull off the casing (pic 4)

4 - Screw out the screws, and remove the metal shield (pic 4 & 5)

5 - Pull out the drive, so you can take off the cables. (pic 6 & 7)

6 - Done (pic 8) Now you need to install it on your PC.

Step 2: Install

1 - You need to deside if the drive will be your Master or Slave drive, and set the pins accordingly.

2 - Hook up that bastard, and start your PC.

3 - Finished, and it works! (pic 1)