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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Astral on October 22, 2006, 12:15:15 PM

Title: Is the drive from an A1010 unit drop in compatible with the A500?
Post by: Astral on October 22, 2006, 12:15:15 PM

I've just acquired an A500. It will not read disks. I have a spare A1010 external drive. Would the drive from this be a direct replacement for the faulty A500 unit?

Title: Re: Is the drive from an A1010 unit drop in compatible with the A500?
Post by: Merc on October 22, 2006, 01:34:34 PM

Yes, it will work!  I did the same swap and had no problems.  You might have to change a jumper or two on the drive though, I don't remember whether I had to or not.

Title: Re: Is the drive from an A1010 unit drop in compatible with the A500?
Post by: Astral on October 23, 2006, 01:31:46 PM

Thanks Merc. You're right. Swapped over easily. No jumper setting to change either. Had to remove the top cover of the drive for it to fit properly, but otherwise ok.

Now, to use the A1010 case for a Super Nintendo Wildcard disk dual...where are those bits?