edward@ucbarpa.Berkeley.EDU (Edward Wang) (03/25/89)
Does anyone know whether it's possible to use an old Apple II drive on a IIc? Email response, etc. Thanks. Edward
ART100@PSUVM.BITNET ("Andy Tefft 862-6728", 814) (03/26/89)
I replied personally to this request, but just in case anyone's interested: Yes, you can use the Disk ][ variety drives on your //c. Buy one of the '//c disk drive adaptors' from someplace like Programs Plus (check out any Nibble mag from the past 4 years or so for the ad. Sorry I don't have my Apple mag collection here with me). Mine was around $14, a little expensive for 2 connectors with a few solder joints, but it's easier than doing it yourself! One caution: It's tempting sometimes to unplug the connector without making sure the power on your //c is off, since it's on the outside of the box but make SURE not to do this! Bad things will happen if you do! (believe me, I inadvertently did this once and it blew up the controller and I haven't been able to use a second drive since). Of course you should always turn the power off whenever connecting or disconnecting any peripherals.... Andy art100@psuvm.psu.edu / art100@psuvm.bitnet