MCG2@Lehigh (12/16/90)
Organization: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Thanks to everyone who answered my question about hard drive
replacement for the PS/2 30-286.
Many respondants said that it's pretty hopeless to try and use
the built in controller. They recommended scrapping the old drive and
controller by running the computer's set-up program and telling it "no
hard drive." Then, I would install my new controller and HD, and
initialize it. I was warned to make sure that the controller had a
power connector, since the 30-286 can't provide my drive with power.
Another individual upgraded his machine without hogging up a slot.
He got a hard drive from Procom Techonlogy in Costa Mesa, CA. He
stepped up to 42MB and is very happy with it's performance.
Most respondants recommended SCSI technology. However, one
individual recommended using an IDE drive. I understand IDE is
relatively new, so I'll be looking closely at that option.
By the way, my PS/2 currently has a Seagate ST-125L 20MB drive.
It's connected to the motherboad via a 44 pin connector.
Thanks to all who responded!
-Marc.
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Marc C. Gabriel '93 - U.C. Box 545 -
MCG2@LEHIGH.BITNET Lehigh University
(215) 758-0343 Bethlehem, PA 18015
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I'm still thinking about the witty one-liner I'm supposed to put here.ded@kossy.jhuapl.edu (Jigsaw) (12/19/90)
> Thanks to everyone who answered my question about hard drive >replacement for the PS/2 30-286. > ...I was warned to make sure that the controller had a >power connector, since the 30-286 can't provide my drive with power. I'm surprised that all the solutions seemed to involve some electrical hardware modifications. I would have expected some one to supply a replacement drive and card that would plug right in. The existing drive is getting its power from the motherboard, so a replacement drive could too if it was configured properly. me