Slimtype DVD A DS8A8SH

[snake68]

Hi there,
Just one quick question: Can I use my "Slimtype DVD A DS8A8SH" as an external DVDRW using a SATA to USB cable?

Additional info: I have an ASUS N56VZ laptop and I plan to buy an SSD for it and replace the DVDRW using a HDD Caddy. Hence the question above ^

Thanks in advance

 

[SchizTech]

The SATA connector isn't quite the same for a laptop DVD-drive (the power adapter actually has fewer pins), but they do have external cases such as

http/www.amazon.com/SATA-External-Case-Laptop-Drive/dp/B004KRKJRI

 

[SchizTech]

Something with one cable instead of a separate power cable

http/www.amazon.com/13Pin-Slimline-Laptop-Optical-Adapter/dp/B00C574Q5G