Re: If this is doable I would also appreciate receiving instructions regarding this switch. perhaps you prefer to trash nothing.  it is good intention to reuse old hardware that still works.  in your case you would need to invest in adapters for both IDE data port and molex power port as 8700 have neither built in.  Thus it may not be worth it to do so unless you feel there is sentimental value for the old dimension odd.  in summary, doable but not free. the cost is comparable to getting an old working sata odd which is technically easier.
I have on old and now unused Dell Dimension 4600 desktop computer that has a TEAC DV-W58E DVD+RW optical drive that I would like to remove and install in my newer Dell XPS 8700 desktop as a second optical drive, but I don't know if it will work in the XPS machine.  I could really use some advice on this matter.  If this is doable I would also appreciate receiving instructions regarding this switch. Thanks for your anticipated help.
XPS 8700, can I install an old optical drive