[CTS] Re: Floppy is being stubborn
- From: "Russ Blakeman" <rhb57@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:29:55 -0600
Is the drive jumper at DS1 rather than DS0, DS2 or DS3? All floppies in
modern PCs are left at DS1 and the twist in the cable makes the A:
designation electrically.
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> First of all, why can't they make floppy drives easier to install? You
> know, like having only ONE way to put the plug(s) (cables) in? I dunno,
> it's probably me, but I have tried all kinds of combo's and the floppy
> drive refuses to co-operate! :-( I know when the indicator light is lit
> all the time the cable is reversed, but switching the cable does nothing.
> If it was my computer, I wouldn't even worry about it, but it's not. (my
> computer) Any suggestions? The simplest of things are usually the
> BIGGEST PITA! :-O
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