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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: AmigaMance on March 26, 2007, 04:55:38 PM
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Hello.
I'm getting some sporadic "df0:unreadable" while accessing floppy disks. It seems that my disk drive cable is dying because if i move it a little, i can access the disks again. :-(
So, i need to ask you guys this: Is there an identical cable from the pc universe that i could easily find it in any computer shop?
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New Amiga Floppy Drive Cable for A1200 Desktop:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=568
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@amigakit
Sure, i will order the cable from you eventually, but i hope there is a more cheap solution for me as i'm currently broke and not in the UK.
I understand that it's a longshot for such cable to exist in the pc world but who knows..
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Any floppy cable which has a pin to pin connection will work, but if it's a short one you are after, you will need to move one of the connectors yourself to get the desired length and cut of the rest.
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If the cable is long enough and with standard IDC connectors, you can shorten it a little and make those connectors to have a new, fresh connection. Pushing them into the ribbon is best done with a vise. Done it several times.
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Yes, I agree with that. If you can get the connectors off and move them it should work fine. I did that when I made all the leads up for my A1200t :-D
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Thank you all.