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Re: Upgrading an Apple 20SC SCSI HD?



In article <19JUN199313235280@pavo.concordia.ca> sb_spec@pavo.concordia.ca (Mitchell Spector) writes:
>	I'm buying an old Apple 20SC (20 megabyte) SCSI external hardrive,
>but wondering if it's possible to mount a modern internal hardisk inside
>the case, replacing the old 20mb unit.

No problemo.

>	First off, can this even be done? Will I be able to fit a new
>3.5" drive inside the case and connect the power & access leds (does an
>Apple drive even have both leds?) the powersupply, and all else? I'd only
>do this if there's _no_ soldering required and wouldn't be a complicated mess.
>In otherwords, if it's just a matter of unscrewing a few things, snap in a few
>cables that slide off, then I'd like to know...

Top priority - getting the case open. Without the proper tools it is extreamly
time consuming (not impossible, just a big hassle) Beyond that, it's straight
forward. (Power supply to power supply plug, SCSI cable to SCSI plug... etc)

>(Please reply by mail, as I still don't follow csa2 often :/ )

Kinda late now...