I've done this many times. I find that the CD power supplies are usually higher power than the average external HD power supply, so that hasn't been a problem.
The PS connects to the HD via a standard 4 pin power cable and the ribbon cable plugs into the HD. Setting SCSI ID and termination can be done on the drive or (if the external SCSI ID cable/termination switch cables are present and match) on the back of the CD enclosure. Make sure the HD uses the same ribbon cable, (50, 68, 80 pin etc. ribbon cable) the HD will fit in the case, (CD cases are normally 1/2 height, 5.25" cases. Never try to power a full height old HD with these cases as the old full height drives required a huge power draw. If you can't put the cover on the case with the drive inside, it is generally not safe to use with that PS.) the SCSI ID is set to a unique # and termination is set. (Terminated if only external device or last in a chain from the computer) David Allen > ----- On 8/6/2003 7:58 AM, mark ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > > >Hi, > > > >Just wondering if anyone could answer me a question. I have an external > >enclosure > >that a CD rom was in. I took it out to replace an internal that went bad. > >Now I have > >an internal hard drive that I was wondering if I could put in this case to > >make it > >external????? They are both SCSI. Would there be any power supply > >problems ???? -- 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
