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not too sure if there is a forum for this, so i'll ask here :)

Dec 5, 2003 5:45AM PST

i need to hook up a 1.4M floppy drive to a laptop, simple? theoretically yes...

i can an IDE2USB adapter,but the one i saw on the net was $45-60!!

i have a USB connector that i don't need, a 40p floppy connector is no problem and i have the tools... all i need is the wiring diagram....

if anyone can help, i would appreciate it...

jonah

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Re:not too sure if there is a forum for this, so i'll ask here :)
Dec 5, 2003 5:59AM PST

There is no "wiring diagram" from IDE to your standard 34 pin floppy. Nor is there wiring from USB to a floppy. All of those would need some chips and software to make it work.

Other problems persist in that said laptop may or may not boot from such.

I have such a USB 1.1 floppy and it was about 35 dollars. It was a useful item on the road and works without drivers on Windows 2000, XP and 2003. It also works on some Apples.

I wish it was just wires...

Can you discuss what one would need this for? Could a CDRW or USB memory key be a solution?

Bob

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Re:i see what you mean about chips and stuff
Dec 5, 2003 6:33AM PST
http://usb.brando.com.hk/idetousbconvetor.php

it's not too boot up Bob, just to get stuff off several 1.4Ms i have..

i can copy to HD on my PC and burn it to Cd, i was just hoping to save a few steps Sad

*sigh* back to the drawing board Happy

thanks Bob...
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Re:Re:i see what you mean about chips and stuff
Dec 5, 2003 9:36AM PST

what make lap top

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Re:not too sure if there is a forum for this, so i'll ask here :)
Dec 6, 2003 2:16AM PST

Since, you didn't mention what laptop you have I suggest if you have an older one, checkout "used vendors". Beware, anything laptop is usually more costly but if older model a ready made solution was provided by the maker is a very good cure. Plus, if your model was supported by a "docking station" that is a real help for power hungary devices. Further, if you have a newer latop then usually the adapter route is the way to go. Check this website for used items,
www.pcliquidators.com and any others.

good luck -----Willy

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Re:oops...Toshiba Satellite 1135, new
Dec 6, 2003 3:04PM PST

i looked around, the cheapest i found was $26, add S&H, insurance, an exorbitant exchange rate, the 18% they slap on here and maybe an overnight holding fee at the UPS warehouse and you'll agree it's a "little" expensive for the convenience of adding a 1.4M floppy or that extra HD you have lying around Sad(

thanks anyway

jonah