In a message Ginny Evans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: << Thanks, Glen, for the Iomega Manual, but does this apply to all the drives (the 100, 250 & the new 750?) I understand that the sleds, or platforms, that hold them are different sizes, the 3 1/2 incher being smaller than the others. Is this incorrect?
Believe me the guys at Fry's are like "DUH" when it comes to knowing much tech stuff. The friend that was working on installing the 250 said it would not fit when he got the faceplate off. Could it be there was the metal strip fastened there (as described in the manual) that kept him from being able to insert it? It does indicate that it can be a "tight fit" and may require some pressure to get it into the space. Ginny >> My experience is limited to used Zip 100s and 250s pulled from Mac's. I have no experience with the Zip the 750 but do believe they have the same form factor as the 100 and 250. However, I do not believe the Zip 750s will ONLY read and NOT write to older Zip 100s disks. If your buy the Zip drive new make sure the dealer specifies it compatible for G3/G4 towers. New Zip drives are expensive so you need to tie the dealer down. You can find used Zips on the Swap List for $5 - 20 depending on your luck and the size of the drive. I've bought about six on the Swap List. My Zip 250 cost around $20 including shipping. I bought three Zip 100 externals for $5 plus shipping and the only problem was that one of those was an external PC parallel port instead of an external SCSI as advertised. The Zip 250 drive purchased replaced the ZIP 100 in my G4 Sawtooth. The Zip 100 from the Sawtooth was then installed in my rev 2 B & W. I did have to purchase a bezel for the B & W to make it look stock. The bezel cost $7 shipped also obtained from the Swap List. If the drive has the standard IDE data connector and the standard 4 pin power connector at back. As shown in step 1 at http://www.iomega.com/support/manuals/zip2a/inst_drive_mac.html you should have the proper drive. AFAIK, Peter's post (as quoted below) clearly explains your 3 1/2" Zip drive form factor question. --glen (digest mode) << IIRC, all Zips have the same form factor irrespective of capacity. But ... there are internal EIDE Zips, and then there are Zips which are designed for installation in an external form-fitting case, and then there are Zips which are designed for installation in a laptop plug-in caddy. Three form factors, there, and the only one which is suitable for installation in a B&W is a true "internal" model. The others DO NOT have a standard EIDE connector, nor do the have a standard power connector. Rather, these have proprietary Iomega flat cable interfaces, which carry both the data and the power. Now, there are also USB Zips, too. >> -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
