It occurs to me that, in this case, the Powerbook won't be open at all, but
will just be connected as a hard drive to the desktop via the dock adapter.
AFAIK, it doesn't work the other way on the HDI 30 port. You can't use
the HDI30/DB25 cable for this, but have to have a special docking adapter.
Paul Nelson
>I have to recommend the powerbookguy for a good price and service. I will
>also suggest going with the HDI30/DB25 cable rather than the L- shaped
>adapter coupled with a 25/25 scsi cable. The adapters stick up vertically
>behind the screen and prevent it from being opened greater than about 90
>degrees. I regularly use my book with the screen opened to at least 115
>degrees.
>
>Andy
>
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>>From: Elena Batoyon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>To: Multiple recipients of DuoList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Subject: [Duo] Re: How to plug 2400 HD into desktop?
>>Date: Tue, Nov 2, 1999, 10:26 AM
>>
>
>> You need an HD30 to DB25 adapter. (Also called a HDI SCSI/Dock adapter.) I
>> believe MCE has them but I got mine from ComputerWare for a little less.
>>
>>>I would like to plug my old 2400 HD into my desktop Mac (7300)
>>>temporarily to copy some files. Is it possible to plug it into a
>>>regular SCSI port? What kind of adapter cable do I need?
>>>
>>>Kim Andersen
>>>Amarillo National Resource Center
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