Floppy Drives

[Kador]

Hello,

I have a problem with my A4k internal drive, a standard Chinon HD. I suspect the ribbon, but the drive may also be dead.

My questions are :
 - are you sure I can use a standard PC floppy ribbon as a replacement ?
 - what's the direction of the cable on the drive side (I dont see a "1" number anywhere
 - is it dangerous to plug the cable the wrong way ?
 - in case the drive is dead, where can I find replacement ones in europe (remember, HD drives !)

Thanx for any answer !

[Kador]

Great anwers, I could not expect more !

Thanx a lot
 :-)  :-)  :-)

Edit : still, I hope it's not the drive, because this thing is sold at insane prices !!!!