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Posted by: Byrd on 2007-05-12 21:03:37
Hi,
I'm just about at the end of my stack of 2.5" SCSI hard disks - only have one 350MB drive left. Both the hard disks on my Duo 280c and PB170 have needed rapid drive replacement surgery recently, and judging by the noise from others, they'll go too within time.
Does anyone know of a source, at all, of 2.5" hard disks? Even those SCSI-->IDE adapters might do, if under $50 I'd be prepared to buy one. Unfortunately, both parts seem harder and harder to attain now.
Another thought - 2.5" SCSI CF adapter? Holy grail?
If anyone knows, post it here! Thanks.
JB
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Posted by: Charlieman on 2007-05-13 13:33:40
I've never seen a 2.5" SCSI-->CF adapter but you never know. Have you considered using a 2.5" SCSI-->IDE adapter in conjunction with a 2.5" IDE--> CF adapter. Height may be a problem when you have stacked adapters, but it is worth investigating. If you buy second hand, you could experiment at little financial risk.
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Posted by: LCGuy on 2007-05-17 23:06:41
CF is basically IDE, so any SCSI -> CF adaptor would need to convert SCSI to IDE first, and then convert IDE to CF. The only thing i can suggest really is to start buying up big on SCSI only PowerBooks on ebay!
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Posted by: FunnymanSE30 on 2007-05-18 04:35:17
The guy that owns artmix.com has them
http://artmix.com/j_home.html
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Posted by: macdownunder on 2007-09-15 03:49:04
Digging up an old thread.....
Does anyone have any news about 2.5" SCSI replacement drives?
I've found three devices that are all out of production on the web and emailed each source to see if any are still available.
Does anyone have an alternative in place already?
I have about 10 machines that need work 🙁
Kind regards,
Macdownunder
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Posted by: beachycove on 2007-09-15 07:17:30
I think you more or less have to buy a parts machine to get that part.
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Posted by: Bunsen on 2007-09-16 00:13:07
Another thought - 2.5" SCSI CF adapter? Holy grail? Hmmmmmm.
I have an external DB-25 SCSI to PCMCIA adapter that will take a PCMCIA to CF sleeve. Maybe we should have a go at cloning it.
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Posted by: macdownunder on 2007-09-16 00:28:10
So far I have confirmed that 1, possibly two, products are actually available:
A 2.5" SCSI to CF device AUD$98 plus shipping
http://www.artmix.com/CF_powermon.html
and possibly a 2.5" SCSI to IDE device:
http://www.artmix.com/powermonRX.html
I'm still waiting for some other flash manufacturers to reply on other solutions.
Regards,
Macdownunder
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Posted by: MultiFinder on 2007-09-16 07:51:59
It would seem that the SCSI-IDE adapters are a little more common. With one of those, and an IDE-CF adapter, you'd be in business. That's my plan for my PowerBook 540c.
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Posted by: macdownunder on 2007-09-17 15:35:40
It would seem that the SCSI-IDE adapters are a little more common. With one of those, and an IDE-CF adapter, you'd be in business. That's my plan for my PowerBook 540c. Hi Multifinder17,
I can't be looking in the right places. Have you found any 2.5" SCSI -> IDE adapters that are currently available?
Regards,
Macdownunder
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Posted by: eagleliu on 2007-09-19 07:42:38
It would seem that the SCSI-IDE adapters are a little more common. With one of those, and an IDE-CF adapter, you'd be in business. That's my plan for my PowerBook 540c. Hi Multifinder17,
I can't be looking in the right places. Have you found any 2.5" SCSI -> IDE adapters that are currently available?
Regards,
Macdownunder
I know one Chinese manufacturer provide CF to ide adapter and SCSI to IDE adapters .Their quality is good and price is very cheap.
Website:
http://www.pcadapter.cn
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Posted by: Bunsen on 2007-09-24 00:15:26
There's no SCSI to IDE adapter on their site
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Posted by: foetoid on 2007-09-24 03:44:15
Well I know you were looking for the IDE > SCSI adapters but if you can't dig them up and are just in need of some replacement drives for your older PowerBooks, eBay has turned up a few hits. Unfortunately those hits were pretty well botched up. The first two links may be worth looking at if you're really desperate for some drives, the other's are just plain ridiculous. Unless you're willing to sell your soul for a 1.2gig drive.
here
still somewhat reasonable... i guess
Just Plain Hilarious!
seriously now
ok, i didn't look at the prices first
i don't think people realize how old these drives are
or they must be laundering drug money
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Posted by: LCGuy on 2007-09-24 15:02:17
What the HELL???
Note to self: Never list items on eBay when you are drunk, or smoking crack 😛
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