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Silver aluminium enclosure for 5.25 inch optical drive with USB cable and power brick

OWC Mercury Pro DIY USB 3.2 5.25in Enclosure for Optical Drive

SKU CH-FJGE-SJQ4Z

External 5.25-inch SATA optical drive enclosure with USB 3.2 and 0.6 m cable

  • Pieces100
  • Details8X DVD, 18X, 0 Gbit/s, external, 5.25 in SATA CD, DVD, or Bl
  • Add optical burning to any USB computer with plug-and-play simplicity
  • Supports 5.25" SATA Blu-ray, DVD and CD drives up to 6.77 inches long
  • High-speed USB 3.2 interface housed in durable aluminium chassis
  • Includes 0.6 m USB 3.0 cable and 12 V 3 A external power supply
  • Enclosure only — optical drive not included

OWC Mercury Pro DIY Enclosure Kit

This enclosure kit converts a 5.25 inch SATA optical drive into an external USB device for any computer with a USB port. It supports Blu-ray, DVD, and CD reader or writer mechanisms up to 6.77 inches in length. The drive itself is not included and must be purchased separately.

Aluminium Chassis with Power Supply

The sleek aluminium housing provides a durable shell for the installed drive. An external power brick delivers 12V at 3A from a 100240V AC input, ensuring stable operation for burning tasks. A 24 inch USB 3.0 Standard-A to Standard-B cable connects the enclosure to the host system.

Simple SATA Drive Installation

Installing a compatible drive requires mounting it inside the chassis and connecting the internal SATA data and power cables. The kit is designed for plug-and-play use once assembled. Builders must verify their specific drive does not exceed the 6.77 inch depth limit before purchase.

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Specifications

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Brand nameOWC
Model nameOWCMR3UKIT
Part numberOWCMR3UKIT
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Pieces100

Questions about this item

Will I need to replace the external power brick or the USB cable during the life of this enclosure?

The kit ships with a 100‑240 V AC input power supply delivering +12 V at 3 A and a .6 m USB 3.0 Standard‑A‑to‑Standard‑B cable; either can be swapped for a compatible unit if it ever fails.

What drive length will stop me from fitting a Blu‑ray writer into this 5.25‑inch bay?

The chassis accepts SATA optical drives up to 6.77 inches (17.2 cm) deep; anything longer will not fit.

How hot or noisy does the aluminum case get when I burn discs back‑to‑back all afternoon?

The enclosure has no built‑in fan, so it relies on passive cooling; the drive itself generates the heat and noise during sustained writes.

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