using external dvd player

1st Official Post

    Hi, I have a wetek play 2 that i dual boot into libreelec. and i was wondering if it possible to use an external dvd player with it to play movies on dvd's.
    If so can i use what ever dvd player i want. for example an old internal laptop dvd player with a sata to usb adapter?

    i have done some research and a few things point to yes but only with a certain type of dvd player that can make the dvd drive act as a hdd.

    Thanks

    • Official Post

    Most laptop DVD drives use custom connectors between the drive and main board so it's probably not worth trying to recycle parts as the special cable will cost more than a new USB external "laptop" DVD drive on Amazon ($15). Kodi needs the drive to be connected before you start the box (it doesn't support hot-plugging after start) but otherwise it should just work.