In a message dated 8/6/03 9:39:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << The PS connects to the HD via a standard 4 pin power cable and the ribbon cable plugs into the HD. >>
With the exception of SCSI Zips, and drives which are powered through the data cable (Mac floppies, and SCA drives), all drives utilize the same AMP Mate-N-Lock 4-pin connector for power. Pin 1 = +12 volts, Pin 2 = +12 volts return, Pin 3 = +5 volts return, and Pin 4 = +5 volts. CDs and DVDs, and especially CD-Rs and DVD-Rs, require a lot more power than does a modern hard disk. 35 watts should be sufficient. An older hard drive will require about 35 watts once the spindle motor has accelerated, but will require about twice that power for the first several seconds. Which is why some drives cannot be started successfully, even though the power supply appears to be sufficient for the drive's power requirements. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
