Re: IBM 2.1G in 755 (was: Toshiba 2.1G in 755)

[roman <oops@MR.Net>]

Harry Seaman wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 10 Oct 1996, Michael Redmond wrote:
> 
> > It seems UNBELIEVABLE...but indeed the jumpering is EXACTLY
> > OPPOSITE...jumper in place from 47 to 48 to get MASTER on the DHAA, and in
> > place from 47 to 48 to get SLAVE on the DCRA. Talk about the total opposite
> > to compatibility...go figure!! Does IBM want to make sure we buy new systems
> > for their new drives or what? I must be missing something here.
> 
> I too had this problem, when goint from 340 to 810 MB in my 750C.  The 810
> was also IBM, but the wrong "type" regarding jumper settings.  Using a
> fine tip soldering iron, I lifted the connector lead for pin 47 or 48 (I
> forget which, either one is OK) from the pc board on the drive.  You have
> to remove the PCB to get at this, but it wasn't hard.
> 
> the other option would be to simply clip the pin on the connector, but
> that's pretty irreversible.  If you use the method I described, the drive
> can always be restored to the original configuration.
> 
> best regards, harry seaman


        dear mr seaman...is it possible that TP 760eld would also
  be aminable to the same technique? thank you..
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