Randy.Shaw@p1.f555.n161.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Randy Shaw) (08/07/90)
pld@au-bon-pain.jj.lcs.mit.edu (Peter L. DeWolf) > 3) Install the new internal drive in the Mac II case and convert the > old one into an external drive. > Option 3 should be possible, but I don't know what is involved. What > is provided in an external drive that is missing from an internal > drive? A case, cables, a power supply, etc. Does anybody supply a > "kit" or such that would make this easy? It is relatively easy to make an external drive containment vessel. I did, and I have absolutely no electronics background. What I did was look into an external drive that I borrowed, noted what was there, and went to an electronics supply house to buy the pieces. I had to spend a little time figuring it out, but it worked on the first try. I know that is not very specific information. Should you be interested, EMAIL me and I will list out for you what you need to get. I actually have a complete set of parts to make another external enclosure, should you wish to have a "kit" provided to you, at cost. Basically, it is just a power supply that puts out both 12vdc and 5vdc, a fan, and some fittings, such as wiring, indicator LED's, SCSI connectors, and mounting brackets. I spent longer figuring out all right connectors for the drive and power supply than anything else. It all cost me about $50.. I asked for help finding parts at the supply house. They just pointed me to a kit they had. BIG and UGLY. Would have looked fine sitting next to an XT clone. My drive gets a lot of laughs when I bring it out. I put it in an old Weller brand soldering gun case. Very handy, it has a handle, fits in my briefcase, and has served me well for many months of calling on clients. No more stacks of floppies in my car! I guess it is kind of ugly too, but it works well, and is very portable. -- Randy Shaw - via FidoNet node 1:125/777 UUCP: ...!uunet!hoptoad!fidogate!161!555.1!Randy.Shaw INTERNET: Randy.Shaw@p1.f555.n161.z1.FIDONET.ORG