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From: mmitchel@msd.gatech.edu (Mark A. Mitchell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: IBM PS/2 Model 50 Hard Disk Upgrade
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Date: 3 Jul 90 14:33:39 GMT
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JBK@psuvm.psu.edu (John B. Kalbach, Jr.) wrote:
}I am looking for a cheap way to upgrade the hard disk in a Model 50.
}I do know about the IBM solution but it is very expensive.  I was
}wondering if anyone has been able to upgrade the 20 meg hard disk
}to a 40 or 80 meg internally?
}                                Is there any way to use the second
}floppy bay for the hard disk and keep the original hard disk?

We have used Core International's OPTIMA drives for this purpose, and
have been very pleased.  They make 44 and 80MB versions (possibly more)
and sell a kit which allows you to keep the original drive.  Sales 
office for your area is probably in Stamford, CT (203) 357-1339.

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