Article: You will need several tools in order to connect your DVD drive to your computer so that it can be flashed: USB Connector tool (Xecuter X360USB, X360USBPro) DVD Power-to-Molex adapter (Xecuter CK3 Lite). This isn't required if you are using the Xecuter X360USB tool, as it is already built in. If you are using the X360USBPro tool, you will need this adapter. Probe (TX CK3 PROBE 3, TX SPUTNIK360 UNLOCK PROBE, MAXIMUS 360 SCORPION TOOL V2). This is only required for the Lite-On drive. No other DVD drive requires this tool. Molex-to-outlet power connector (Molex to USB works as well) If you are flashing a Lite-On DVD drive, you will need to remove the protective panel on the DVD drive in order to access the circuitry. Flip the drive over and remove the four screws holding the panel in place. Remove the panel to expose the circuitry. You only need to do this for Lite-On drives. If you are using any other drive, you can skip this step. If you are using the Xecuter X360USB tool, connect the Molex cable to the Molex adapter on the USB tool, and then connect the other end to the Molex-to-outlet adapter. Connect the USB tool to the DVD drive using the standard power cable (unless you are flashing a Lite-On, in which case refer to the next step). If you are using the X360USBPro, connect the CK3 Lite to the DVD drive using the power cable, and then connect the CK3 Lite to the outlet using the Molex-to-outlet adapter. Connect the probe cable to both the USB connector and the drive. Plug the end of the cable with the push button to the power connector on the DVD drive. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB connector. Attach the probe piece to the small wire coming out of the probe cable. The probe should light up. This will allow data to be passed from your computer to the DVD drive. Plug the connector into an open USB port on your computer. Avoid using a USB hub, as it will not provide enough power. You can use an extension cable if you can't reach a port. More lights should appear on the USB connector when plugged into the computer.
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Gather your materials. Disassemble your Lite-On DVD drive. Power the USB connector tool. Connect the probe (Lite-On only). Connect the SATA cable from the USB connector to the DVD drive. Plug the USB connector into your computer.