[G4] Slot-Load faceplate for Sawtooth?

[Harry Freeman]

Greetings ( + )!( + )

On Jul 14, 2005, at 11:18 AM, Kunga wrote:

> There is a hack to make room for a second 5.25" drive. But it requires 
> that you cut the sheet metal frame. There's the link to photographs of 
> how it was done on a B&W G3. Same frame design.
>
> I can't find it right now. But I can later if you or anyone else on 
> the list wants it let the list know.
>
> k
>
> On Jul 14, 2005, at 10:18 AM, Harry Freeman wrote:
>
>>> Dear Listers:
>>>
>>> I'd like to replace the zip drive in my G4 AGP Graphics (Sawtooth) 
>>> which I never  use with a slot-loading DVD-ROM drive. Is there a 
>>> cover faceplate that would match the Sawtooth plastics? They have 
>>> the vertical dark/light gray stripes. Alternatively, is there a 
>>> blank faceplate that I could cut-out an access slot?  Thanks.
>>>
>>> Carlos
>>>
>>
>> Hi Carlos ( + )!( + )
>>
>> I don't think that there's room for a DVD-ROM drive where the zip 
>> drive is located. Well at least not on my G4 AGP Graphics. If you 
>> don't have it, get the Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G4 pdf. called 
>> "G4 install manual.pdf from the apple page.
>
> _______________________________________________

Seems like a lot of trouble, if I ever get the urge I'll get either a 
FireWire or USB external case and put the drive somewhere on my desk.


Best Regards, /\*_*/\

Harry (*^_^*)
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