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From: emmo@moncam.co.uk (Dave Emmerson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Need help installing 3.5 inch floppy drive
Summary: for the weak of heart
Message-ID: <302@marvin.moncam.co.uk>
Date: 6 Dec 89 19:31:33 GMT
References: <628@qvax2.UUCP>
Organization: Monotype ADG, Cambridge, UK
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In article <628@qvax2.UUCP>, stv@qvax2.UUCP (Steve Vance@ex2499) writes:
> I have a Toshiba 3.5 inch floppy drive, left over from an upgrade in a
> PS/2 from 720k to 1.44M.  I'd like to install it in an XT that I have
> sitting around, but the plugs are wrong.
> 
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This sort of request is common enough to warrant a general posting.

If you have doubts about doing this kind of installation yourself, try
looking at the 5,1/4 to 3.5 inch adaptor kits advertised in most PC mags.
The majority of them come complete with the necessary adaptors for both
the signal and power cables, as well as the metalwork and front panel
adaptors. At around 20 USD, they're good value for money and will suit
all but the wierdest drives. (Never saw one with a 40 pin connector)
Do make sure you fit the 34 way connector the right way round and not
off-centre, it's easy to get it wrong if you're not careful. If you
DO get it wrong, the drive select light will usually be permanently on,
but it's not al;ways fatal. The power connector CAN be forced on the
wrong way up, and that often is fatal if the 12v cable is connected 
through. (some new drives only use 0v and +5v).
All you usually need is 10 minutes and a screwdriver.
Note though, that unless your controller can recognise the new drive,
you may only be able to use half its real capacity.

Dave E.


Dave E.

Dave E.