I have not seen one of these things, but I would think that the SCSI pin is simply a pass through affair (HDI-30/29 pin male to HDI-30/29 pin female) unless it also converts the HDI-30 to a DB-25 connector. The problem with just replacing it with a true 30 pin HDI-30 connector, is that it would then always be in SCSI disk mode (the 30th pin is a manual trigger). The only way around it then would be to remove the pass through device and in its place install a SCSI dock which has a switch to go from regular to SCSI disk mode. I have never seen one of these that was HDI-30 to HDI-30 however. Most Mac stores sell them that go from HDI-30 to DB-25, which wouldn't be such a bad thing. If the existing SCSI connectors are simply a pass through affair, you could easily modify the SCSI dock to take its place. The disappointing thing about this is that Newer could have easily and inexpensively built such a switch into the docks. All of their Duo dock products did this. Someone once mentioned that they couldn't believe how expensive these things were considering what you got. Finding this out about the SCSI disk mode, I'm inclined to agree with them. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I just picked up a Bookendz docking station for my 2400c and was > disappointed to learn that it doesn't support SCSI mode when I cable > into my desktop. The Newer tech support person with whom I spoke said > this was because they use a 29-pin connection in the Bookendz, whereas > 30-pins are needed for SCSI disk mode. Has anyone opened up one of > these things to determine what would be involved in installing a true > HDI-30 SCSI plug and making it SCSI disk mode-capable? Thanks, Gary ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
