Finally Ordered FastATA 1200 MK-IV IDE

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Here's the MK III speed test

 http://www.amiga.org/gallery/index.php?n=3721

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Stacking flat pins sockets is too weak test has shown here. The device come with round pins and the first thing I did was change the motherboard to round pin sockets as I needed to removed the device many times during testing. This gave good contact even after multiple removals and still today gives good contact and does not come loose which I don't think is possible if motherboard is flat pinned.

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Everything fits here and I can close desktop A1200.

FastATA / Bvision / Indivision.

What makes a big difference is the motherboard socket which lowers the FastATA which in turn let's you close desktop without problems. (Stacked round pin sockets).

NOTE: using just one set of flat pin sockets with two round pin sockets is enough to stop keyboard lying flat in desktop which can stop desktop cover from closing.

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Could you please post a photo?

Not at this time.

You don't need photos, just desolder the old motherboard sockets & replace with round pin sockets.

De-soldering the motherboard sockets can be difficult without damaging the motherboard so I would strongly recommend someone with very good soldering.

Do not take any chances with your motherboard get a expert (strongly advice).

The FastATA already has a set of round pin sockets look carefully you can remove it, in-fact it has two sets of round pin sockets one above and one below.