DVD drive in dash with computer in trunk?

**supaneko** · 11-23-2006, 10:04 PM

One thing that has slightly prevented me from starting the build of my carPC is that I can't find a way to insert CDs and DVDs in the same place that my head unit is currently sitting. My plan was to put the carPC box somewhere in the trunk and run the necessary wires for the touchscreen, USB hub, and DVD-ROM drive.

Is there anything I can purchase to make this easy?

If not, does this mean I would have to create some sort of special mount to mount a DVD-ROM drive into the dash?

Any help would be great. Thanks!

**DarquePervert** · 11-23-2006, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by supaneko

Is there anything I can purchase to make this easy?

A USB enclosure.

**supaneko** · 11-23-2006, 10:26 PM

SOO... A special enclosure is required though if I want it to be "flush" mounted into my dash? There are no head unit-like DVD drives for a carPC?

**DarquePervert** · 11-23-2006, 10:28 PM

Fit a slot-load drive into a headunit.
No, there are no headunit-like drives for a carPC.

**morris_the_cat** · 11-23-2006, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by supaneko

SOO... A special enclosure is required though if I want it to be "flush" mounted into my dash? There are no head unit-like DVD drives for a carPC?

Take a look at my installation (in my sig). I put a dvd drive in my dash & it works great. Just be carefull of having too long a usb cable if your pc is in your dash. It can give troubles if > 6ft. You will also need to run a 5v line to the back of your dvd drive for power in addition to that of the power in the usb line.

**hohenyi** · 11-28-2006, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by supaneko

One thing that has slightly prevented me from starting the build of my carPC is that I can't find a way to insert CDs and DVDs in the same place that my head unit is currently sitting. My plan was to put the carPC box somewhere in the trunk and run the necessary wires for the touchscreen, USB hub, and DVD-ROM drive.

Is there anything I can purchase to make this easy?

If not, does this mean I would have to create some sort of special mount to mount a DVD-ROM drive into the dash?

Any help would be great. Thanks!

I suggest u post a picture of your existing dash with the HU. My dash have only 1 1/2 din and I manage to squeeze in a 1 din indash touchscreen and an external dvd rom.