Izzy, Is this an eSATA connector? If so you'll need a bus/PCMIA card with an eSATA connector. Best return it for a USB2 or Firewire connection so it will work with your laptop. Rikk On 11/13/08 8:18 PM, "izzy gesell" <izzy at izzyg.com> wrote: > ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > Help please! I bought an external cd/dvd drive. It uses a SATA II cable > and I cant figure out how to connect it to my laptop...do I need some kind > of adapter? > > That will teach me to be a relatively early adopter!!! > > Thanks -- Rikk Desgres Pinehurst Pictures & Sound http://www.pinehurstpictures.com (413) 584-6200 ************************************************************ Please do not place this email address on any mailing list. This address is for direct one on one communication. Thank you for your cooperation. ************************************************************