<p>This optical disc drive device has a metal outer case (1) and an inner unit (2) that is housed in the outer case (1), and furthermore, the inner unit (2) is provided with: an optical pickup unit (8) for recording or replaying an information signal with respect to an optical disc; and a printed circuit board (10) that is electrically connected to the optical pickup unit (8) and that mounts a connector (11b) for performing electrical signal exchanges with an external electronic apparatus via an external connection cable (10). The outer case (1) is provided with an aperture (3d) for allowing the connector (11b) to protrude to the exterior. The connector (11b) is configured in a manner so as to connect to the external connection cable (10) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of protrusion of the connector (11b), and the external connection cable (10) is provided extending from the connector (11b) in a state of being along the surface of the outer case (1).</p>
