Kador wrote:
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 ?
Yes. Use the straight/untwisted part of the cable.
Amiga internal floppy cable:
DF0: No twists
DF1: pins 4-6 and 10-12 twisted (jumper drive as DS0)
- what's the direction of the cable on the drive side (I dont see a "1" number anywhere
To the left, IIRC. The far end away from the power connector (chinon drives are opposite all other drives for some reason....).
- is it dangerous to plug the cable the wrong way ?
Nah... shouldn't be. I've done it a couple of times with no harm done.
- in case the drive is dead, where can I find replacement ones in europe (remember, HD drives !)
Thanx for any answer !
Try one of these dealers:
vesalia (
www.vesalia.de)
kdh (
www.kdh-datentechnik.com)
datakompaniet (
www.datakompaniet.no)
ggsdata (
www.ggsdata.se)
eyetech (
www.eyetech.co.uk)
-Paul
