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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: pontium on September 08, 2006, 04:26:48 PM

Title: Unknown cable on A500
Post by: pontium on September 08, 2006, 04:26:48 PM

Hi guys :-)

I was clearing my amiga when I saw this.I can't remember if it whas connected.Do you know what is this cable??Is it ground cable or something??Must be connected?? :-?

http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=171dk1.jpg

Title: Re: Unknown cable on A500
Post by: Crisisdog on September 08, 2006, 04:35:29 PM

It looks like the ground cable on the keyboard.  It usually attaches to the floppy drive with a screw, in the hole that you can also see in the picture.

Title: Re: Unknown cable on A500
Post by: Crisisdog on September 08, 2006, 04:36:53 PM

Sorry, double post, but I'll add that the screw also supports the floppy drive by also attaching in on that plastic riser too.

Title: Re: Unknown cable on A500
Post by: pontium on September 08, 2006, 04:44:17 PM

When i opened it,the edge of this cable was touching the plastic.So it's not necesery to be connected somewhere,is it??

Title: Re: Unknown cable on A500
Post by: Crisisdog on September 08, 2006, 08:25:48 PM

It should be grounded, but it will work without it.  Just like an electrical appliance will work if you break off the third grounding pin and stick the cord in a two-plug socket.  You're defeating the possible safety purpose for it being there, but it still works.

 :-D

Title: Re: Unknown cable on A500
Post by: pontium on September 08, 2006, 08:36:41 PM

ok ;-)

Thanks for help