>Yes sorry my mistake. the Aibook 800 is open > >Ok so the missing element in the puzzle then is the cable. > >What are the chances of blowing up firewire controllers when doing things like this? You shouldn't have a problem if the cable bag label says that it is a converter from 800 to 400. -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Robert Ameeti If You've Seen One Redwood Tree, You've Seen Them All. - Forestry Expert Ronald Reagan <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>