>I have tried three known good floppies in my 840av and none will work. I >believe it is a motherboard problem. This is a spare machine but could be >useful in a pinch. I have changed out the MB from another 840 and the floppy >then works. > >Anyone know how to get a floppy to work with a MB problem? Is there anything >I can try or do to get it to work? Nothing ventured then nothing gained... > >Thanks, >Byron
That would be a dead floppy controller. Got a soldering iron? If you don't mind losing the AV part, a motherboard from a slightly slower Quadra 650 or 800 will also suffice. -dv -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
