I previously wrote: >Zip100 expansion modules continue to be available for $20, cannot one >simply buy one of those, unscrew the housing, and replace the Zip >mechanism with a 2.5" hard drive? Anyone done this? Anyone used one >of those VST housings to put anything in OTHER than a Zip drive?
Dear listreaders, Ok, I ripped open a Pismo Zip100 module to see what's inside. Didn't care about voiding the warranty since it only cost me $20. As reported by another here a few postings back, the connectors are different between the Z100NB mechanism and the IDE port of 2.5" drives. The zip mechanism uses a tiny (about 1-inch long) interface with 24/48 pins. I don't know what this is called. And I don't know what other sorts of mechanisms might use that 1" interface, such that I might swap them in to replace the zip. I await further suggestions! --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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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
