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External USB DVD drive
Posted on 5-Jul-2026 15:17:39
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| I have an LG DVD ROM drive that plugs into a USB port. When I plug it into my X5000 I get a message that (my interpretation) there was on overload on the usb port and it was shut down (to prevent damage?) Since my X5000 doesn't have any internal drive bays, it would be nice to be able to hook up an external DVD drive when I need one. I wonder if anyone knows what is happening and can recommend a DVD read/write drive that is safe to use and works with an AmigaOne. _________________
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 5-Jul-2026 22:23:13
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When I plug it into my X5000 I get a message that (my interpretation) there was on overload ...
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 6-Jul-2026 5:46:12
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I have an LG DVD ROM drive that plugs into a USB port. When I plug it into my X5000 I get a message that (my interpretation) there was on overload ... |
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 6-Jul-2026 13:20:44
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I figured it was the devil doing it. Is there some Amiga guru who can bless the drive? I'll pay postage. Last edited by thinkchip on 06-Jul-2026 at 02:16 PM.
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 7-Jul-2026 8:36:08
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BTW THINKCHIP FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL YOU FINALLY LET US ALL KNOW WHAT THAT STONE-GRANNY-WITH-WHEELS IN YOUR AVATAR WAS??
(You know, the old one, not the current one)
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 7-Jul-2026 16:11:39
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 7-Jul-2026 16:18:22
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I Have an LG DVD RW drive,
it requires TWO usb connections at the same time, one to power the divice and one
to do the USB stuff.
Works on Classic A4000, Mac and Linux.
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Re: External USB DVD drive
Posted on 7-Jul-2026 16:26:53
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I solved the problem myself. I used a USB hub with a separate power supply. Evidently Amiga USB ports don't have enough power to support optical drives. They need a boost. _________________
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