pc laptop internal/external cd to amiga?

17 November 2002, 15:24

newbee question!.

I know you can use pc 2.5in hd`s with amiga,

But can you use a laptop cd drive (which i think is 2.5in)
with an amiga 1200 if converted, ie pulling the ide
cable through ot making similar modifications,

Basicly would the amiga accept the drive?

thanks,
Ta Ta.

Amiga1992 · 18 November 2002, 00:25

With the right drivers, I think it would work, why not? it's a normal EIDE/ATAPI CD drive, no matter its 2.5" interface.

DrBong · 18 November 2002, 05:11

Yep software driver software like IDEFix should have no problem recognising it. As Akira said, the hardware side is as easy as pie and just a matter of simple connection via an IDE cable.

19 November 2002, 20:42

Thanks guys, Exellent guidance by all.

If no joy then i`ll just go for a regular external.

bye!.

17 November 2002, 15:24	#1
sewerkid Posts: n/a	pc laptop internal/external cd to amiga? newbee question!. I know you can use pc 2.5in hd`s with amiga, But can you use a laptop cd drive (which i think is 2.5in) with an amiga 1200 if converted, ie pulling the ide cable through ot making similar modifications, Basicly would the amiga accept the drive? thanks, Ta Ta.

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18 November 2002, 00:25	#2
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	With the right drivers, I think it would work, why not? it's a normal EIDE/ATAPI CD drive, no matter its 2.5" interface.

18 November 2002, 05:11	#3
DrBong HOL / AMR Team Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 2,632	Yep software driver software like IDEFix should have no problem recognising it. As Akira said, the hardware side is as easy as pie and just a matter of simple connection via an IDE cable.

19 November 2002, 20:42	#4
sewerkid Posts: n/a	Thanks guys, Exellent guidance by all. If no joy then i`ll just go for a regular external. bye!.

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