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Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
« 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.
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Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
« Reply #1 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).
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Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
« Reply #2 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!!!)
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Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2008, 03:57:35 AM »
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 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.
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Re: Slim, slot loading DVD/CD install inside stock A1200 case???
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2008, 05:14:29 AM »
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Any suggestions on where to find the JAED adaptor?  I'll go google it now.  Thanks for the tip.


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