[G4] Help! Removing Original Hard Drive from Sawtooth

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Did you remove the bracket from the bottom of the Case? The screws may 
be on the bottom or backside.

What is the model number of the drive, newer ones sometimes show jumper 
configuration on the label.

It should have come with directions or at least look at the website of 
the manufacturer.


On Apr 14, 2005, at 11:16 AM, shopdog wrote:

> I am new to this list, but not to the Mac.  I have owned Macs since 
> 1987.
>
> I need some advice on removing the original 20GB drive from my 
> Sawtooth.
>
> About a year ago I added an internal 120GB hard drive to my Sawtooth 
> (an IBM Deskstar).  The current configuration is: the original 20GB 
> drive sits where it has always sat, on the bottom of the case; it is 
> first in the ribbon cable chain (ATA chain?).  The 120GB drive sits on 
> top of it, and is second in the ribbon cable chain.  When I installed 
> the larger drive, I switched the jumpers on the drives so that the 
> 120GB drive is the master, and the 20GB is the slave.
>
> I would now like to replace the original 20GB drive with another 120GB 
> Hitachi Deskstar internal drive that I purchased.  But I have run into 
> two problems/questions.  When I opened up my case, and removed the 
> 120GB IBM drive to get to the 20GB drive, I discovered that the 20GB 
> drive was not secured to the bracket by screws, but yet would not 
> budge when I tried to remove it.  I didn't want to pull on it too 
> much.  Is it held in place by adhesive, another screw, or is it just a 
> little tight?  Please advise me as to whether I can just pull harder 
> to get the drive out, or if there's something else I should do.
>
> Secondly, the new drive does not have jumpers that are accessible.  
> The area where the jumpers appear on my other 120GB drive (between the 
> power cable connector and the ribbon cable connector) is covered on 
> the new 120GB drive.  Does the drive not need jumpers, or do I need to 
> open it up to access them?
>
> I can post particulars about the drives, and/or pictures, if necessary.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> shopdog
>
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