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Title: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
Post by: amigadave on April 13, 2008, 11:26:32 PM

I have a SuperDrive from a dead Mac PowerBook G4 that I would like to install into my 060 A1200.  I have seen a couple of CD/DVD drives installed in A1200s but they were not slot loading types.  My question is what adapter do I need to use both my existing IDE 2.5" HD and the IDE SuperDrive?  What type of ribbon cable do I look for to connect to the SuperDrive?  It does not look like a standard cable for a 2.5" HD.

I think I know how to do it, but I am looking for tips and advice before I get started.

Title: Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
Post by: rkauer on April 14, 2008, 01:31:16 AM

 You need a "JAED" adaptor in the DVD drive and a split IDE cable, like the ones Amigakit sells (or Vesalia).

Title: Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
Post by: nine3o on April 14, 2008, 02:33:23 AM

@amigadave

If you have any success with this project please let us know how you make out.

I have a slot loading superdrive from a Mac as well that I would love to use in my desktop A1200 (I could then get rid of my external SCSI CD drive which is almost the size of my A1200!!!)

Title: Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
Post by: amigadave on April 14, 2008, 03:57:35 AM

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rkauer wrote:
 You need a "JAED" adaptor in the DVD drive and a split IDE cable, like the ones Amigakit sells (or Vesalia).

Any suggestions on where to find the JAED adaptor?  I'll go google it now.  Thanks for the tip.

Title: Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
Post by: rkauer on April 14, 2008, 05:14:29 AM

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amigadave wrote:

Any suggestions on where to find the JAED adaptor?  I'll go google it now.  Thanks for the tip.

 Ebay... :roll: