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From: ART100@PSUVM.BITNET ("Andy Tefft  862-6728", 814)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: Using old drives on IIc
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Date: 25 Mar 89 18:37:00 GMT
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I replied personally to this request, but just in case anyone's interested:

Yes, you can use the Disk ][ variety drives on your //c. Buy one of
the '//c disk drive adaptors' from someplace like Programs Plus
(check out any Nibble mag from the past 4 years or so for the ad.
Sorry I don't have my Apple mag collection here with me). Mine was
around $14, a little expensive for 2 connectors with a few solder
joints, but it's easier than doing it yourself!

One caution: It's tempting sometimes to unplug the connector without
making sure the power on your //c is off, since it's on the outside
of the box but make SURE not to do this! Bad things will happen if you
do! (believe me, I inadvertently did this once and it blew up the
controller and I haven't been able to use a second drive since). Of
course you should always turn the power off whenever connecting or
disconnecting any peripherals....

Andy

art100@psuvm.psu.edu  /  art100@psuvm.bitnet