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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: superfrog76 on November 08, 2013, 08:36:58 AM

Title: Replacement floppy cable: found one but has pin 18 and 19 sealed
Post by: superfrog76 on November 08, 2013, 08:36:58 AM

Hi guys

I am looking for a replacement flat cable for the floppy. Got one, but strange enough, has both pin 18 and 19 sealed, so I can't plug it unless I make the holes by hand.

I can't return the cable (paid 2 bucks; cost me more to ship it back), but I was curious to know why the cable is made in this way, and if it is safe to drill the holes and use it anyway on the amiga.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Replacement floppy cable: found one but has pin 18 and 19 sealed
Post by: curtis on November 08, 2013, 02:24:42 PM

Most cables like that just have a plug shoved in there to block the hole.

You could probably use a sharp pin or needle to pull the plugs out.

Not sure why both holes are covered, but who knows what it was originally for.

Curtis

Title: Re: Replacement floppy cable: found one but has pin 18 and 19 sealed
Post by: superfrog76 on November 09, 2013, 04:08:55 AM

Thanks Curtis; I was curious to know why indeed they closed both pin 18 and 19 (which are the direction of the floppy head and the ground).

Used a needle and pulled out the plugs; glad that I have a usable cable :)