This makes me wonder. I ordered a Zip 100 module, mostly because I didn't know there was a sale on the Zip 250 modules. Now I'm not a heavy Zip disk user, so I figure the Zip 100 will do. But if I feel like it, can I get a hold of one of these NB-model zip 250 drives and simply swap it out inside the Zip 100 module's case?
Peter > Dear listreaders, > > I just wanted to report in that I also took advantage of the MacZone > sale on the zip100 and 250 expansion bay drives. They arrived > quickly and while the 250 works perfectly, the 100 was dead on > arrival. For what it's worth, a quick phone call to MacZone was > politely received and they're sending a replacement out immediately > at no charge, asking me to throw the dead one away. > > I will comment here that a couple years ago I had a zip100 module for > my Powerbook 1400 die on me, and I found that replacement mechanisms > were very expensive. However, by buying 3rd party notebook zip > module on ebay (for some windows type of laptop) and simply swapping > in the mechanism, I was able to restore functionality to my VST Zip > module for the 1400. The notebook mechanism is a "NB" model, not > ATAPI or SCSI or IDE, so finding replacement parts can be tricky. > This MacZone sale might be a good time to buy a potential replacement > mechanism for any notebook module, since getting the NB mechanism is > not always easy, and they DO die from time to time. > > --Jim. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
