USB 2.0 SATA 13-Pin Optical Drive Adapter Cable for Laptop
USB 2.0 SATA 13-Pin Optical Drive Adapter Cable for Laptops
Breathe new life into your old laptop optical drive with this compact and clever USB 2.0 SATA 13-Pin Optical Drive Adapter Cable. Simply connect your notebook's internal SATA optical drive to any USB port and use it as an external USB optical drive — no power adapter, no complicated setup, no extra bulk.
Why You'll Love It
- Plug & Play Convenience: No drivers or external power supply needed. Just plug in and start reading or writing discs instantly.
- Universal Laptop Compatibility: Works with 9.5mm and 12.7mm SATA notebook optical drives — covering the vast majority of laptop CD/DVD-ROM drives.
- Secure SATA Connection: The SATA end features built-in fixing screws to hold your optical drive firmly in place, preventing accidental disconnections and unstable contacts during use.
- Fast USB 2.0 Transfer Speed: Delivers up to 480 Mb/s data transmission for smooth, reliable disc reading and writing performance.
- Dual-Color Status Indicators: Blue LED indicates power; Red LED indicates active read/write operations so you always know what's happening.
- Hot Swap Supported: Connect and disconnect your optical drive without restarting your computer.
- Ultra-Compact & Portable: Small form factor makes it easy to slip into a laptop bag or toolkit and take anywhere.
Specifications
- Interface Standard: USB 2.0
- Connector A: USB (Male)
- Connector B: SATA 13-Pin Optical Interface
- Transmission Speed: Up to 480 Mb/s
- Compatible Drive Sizes: 9.5mm / 12.7mm SATA Notebook Optical Drives
- Hot Swap: Supported
- External Power: Not required
- Made in: Mainland China
⚠️ Important Notes
- Laptop use only — not compatible with desktop computers.
- Cable only — CD/DVD-ROM drive is NOT included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this USB SATA optical drive cable compatible with desktop computers?
A: No — this adapter cable is designed exclusively for laptops and notebooks. It is not compatible with desktop computer optical drives. Please confirm your laptop uses a 9.5mm or 12.7mm SATA optical drive before purchasing.
Q: Does this cable require an external power supply or additional drivers?
A: Neither! This USB 2.0 SATA optical drive adapter cable is completely plug-and-play. It draws power directly from your laptop's USB port and requires no external power brick or driver installation — just connect and go.
Q: Is the CD/DVD-ROM drive included with this cable?
A: No, this listing is for the adapter cable only. You will need your own SATA notebook optical drive (9.5mm or 12.7mm) to use with this cable.
Q: What is the data transfer speed of this SATA to USB adapter cable?
A: This cable supports USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mb/s, which is more than adequate for reading and writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs on a laptop optical drive.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.