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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: m1sf1t on May 18, 2007, 06:47:36 AM

Title: 3.5 inch harddrive in A600
Post by: m1sf1t on May 18, 2007, 06:47:36 AM

Hi All

I really need help or a guide for installing a 3.5 inch HD to the A600. I already have the adapter for 2.5 to 3.5, Im not sure how to hook the power up needed for a 3.5 inch drive. The drive itself is quite small in size and fits fine in the machine. Any help appreciated

Title: Re: 3.5 inch harddrive in A600
Post by: Chain on May 18, 2007, 06:59:46 AM

You will need Y adapter, which takes power from Floppy power connector.
But honestly, forget 3.5 drive and buy CF card for your A600!

Title: Re: 3.5 inch harddrive in A600
Post by: A4000_Mad on May 18, 2007, 07:13:58 AM

Yep! I grabbed power from the floppy drive too when I put a 3.5" HDD in an A1200 Desktop :-)

A4000 Mad



(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/Cyberstorm604e/Power.jpg)

Title: Re: 3.5 inch harddrive in A600
Post by: m1sf1t on May 19, 2007, 08:23:49 AM

Ok, so i think i've wired up the molex incorrectly. The a600 floopy power has a red, 2 blacks and a brown wire, the had molex is ur standard red black black yellow. The drive isnt detected at all, the mobo is the version 3.375 or something close. hmmmmmmm so if i use hdtools through winuae, maybe a can get this too life. Ive mad an external bracket for the drive and it looks pretty good.

Title: Re: 3.5 inch harddrive in A600
Post by: doctorq on May 19, 2007, 10:22:32 AM

@m1sf1t

For no obvious reason the red wire on the Commodore floppy cable is for +12V and the brown is for +5V. Test each item individually to make sure you haven't fried anything.

Title: Re: 3.5 inch harddrive in A600
Post by: m1sf1t on May 20, 2007, 01:46:51 AM

Excellent, i thought as much and have wired it up correctly. I'm making the amiga format dive now on the PC and i'll see how it go's.