XBOX DVD Drive on HDD port?

[creatox]

Couldn't find a topic where this was discussed before. (just a tought)

Should it be possible to connect the DVD-drive onto the HDD port? Proberly this is a NO, but ya never know.

Might this work, then it is possible connecting a modded drive and play backups without opening the drive.

[Marc.07]

I don't know if it's possible, but in that case, would't it be easier using the USB port??

[creatox]

USB is a different connection type. Therefore there must be a converter and the xbox must detect it as a DVD drive... don't think that's gonna happen. Thereby M$ also anounced the HD DVD player (an USB device) will not play games. (to bad)

[creatox]

Is there nobody who can confirm the DVD drive will (not) work when connected on the external HDD (SATA!) connector?

[Arakon]

it's not that easy, since you will have to find a fitting plug first and solder an adapter. I don't think anyone's gonna bother for $#!t and giggles.
but even if the 360 accepted the drive, it would not accept 2 dvdroms at the same time.

[creatox]

but even if the 360 accepted the drive, it would not accept 2 dvdroms at the same time.

Yeah, that's what I tought    When removing the HDD and the 360 sitecover, it's easy disconnecting the DVD SATA cable from the MB. Just put a small screwdriver through the small holes and pull the connector up  Without opening the box