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06 February 2013, 00:59
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Installing a cd/dvd slim drive inside a A1200?
Will a drive that measures 127.9mm in height 129.9mm in depth(doesn't include the adapter) fit inside an A1200?
The drive I am looking to buy is this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3604787453...84.m1423.l2649 |
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06 February 2013, 03:12
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It should fit nicely, but try to get beige color to match the A1200.
I have similar CDROM drive in my A1200, there is a thread I made about it somewhere on EAB. |
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06 February 2013, 11:43
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just be aware most of these drives are set to master so you will most likely need a buffered interface to use them properly.
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06 February 2013, 14:00
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Thinking about painting my Amiga black. Besides I am having trouble finding a drive with a beige front.
Getting a fast ata interface with 4way ide connectors so shouldn't be a problem. |
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06 February 2013, 14:07
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Would it not be easier and less destructive to paint a black drive beige?
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06 February 2013, 16:30
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Well I suppose I could pay an extra £15 and get one imported from the states but my miggy is a bit yellow.
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06 February 2013, 18:17
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10 February 2013, 00:49
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Well I got my cd drive. Only problem is it uses non standard screws which I haven't got.
The thread size is 2mm in diameter and goes 2.5mm deep. What is the name of the screws I need? |
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10 February 2013, 01:37
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do you need them to be longer.
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10 February 2013, 04:02
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Well could go 3mm in length.
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