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USB2 Cable
I recently purchased a HP DVD Burner on eBay, but it is missing the USB2 Cable. Is this cable the one like they carry at your local Wal-Mart, or do I need to try to order it? The reason I ask is because I am in a small town a long way from any computer stores.
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Hi anita_75972,
USB cables are exactly the same for both specifications 1.1 and 2.0. The only difference is the amount of data travelling down it.
You probably need an A-B cable (flat to square), but check the connection on the back of the DVD burner first. You should be able to pick these up in Walmart or anywhere else.
Like this: http://www.telkman.co.uk/uploads/i-1.jpg
The DVD Burner likely has a seperate power supply from a DC adapter.
If not, it may need a slightly different cable, capable of supplying the power it needs. If this is the case, contact the manafacturer, to see what you need.
Hope this helps!
Telkman
USB cables are exactly the same for both specifications 1.1 and 2.0. The only difference is the amount of data travelling down it.
You probably need an A-B cable (flat to square), but check the connection on the back of the DVD burner first. You should be able to pick these up in Walmart or anywhere else.
Like this: http://www.telkman.co.uk/uploads/i-1.jpg
The DVD Burner likely has a seperate power supply from a DC adapter.
If not, it may need a slightly different cable, capable of supplying the power it needs. If this is the case, contact the manafacturer, to see what you need.
Hope this helps!
Telkman
Basically if its labeled as a USB 2.0 cable it should work. But remember USB has multiple connector types (size + shape) even though its all the same standard, the reason they have different connectors is that you don't want a bulky connector on a small external accessory. Just check the port on your computer and on the DVD+RW to make sure the cable matches.
If it's a USB connector on the DVD burner you should be able to use any USB2 cable.
Regards
/Hans - Erik Skyttberg