I ran into the same problem when installing the controller card for extra harddrives in my PowerMac 7300. I couldn't figure out what to do, so have been running the 7300/500 with the case off for several years now. Is there a safe method to put the cover back on without pinching the ribbon?
-- vjamacaddict http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/VernAndrews/ �������������������������������������������� > From: Ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Running an IDE ribbon from the PCI slots through the 7300 case to the front > bays can cause a problem if your'e not careful. > > When sliding the cover back on because the ribbon cable can get pinched > where it runs over the metal cage inside the case. In my G3 DT case I put a > few strips of electrical tape over the part of the ribbon cable that could > get pinched to protect the ribbon. > > I had 3 hard drives mounted in my G3 desktop with the CD & Zip drive using > an ATA card. In my G3 case I had room to mount the third drive vertically to > the side of the case next to the PCI slots so your 7300 may also have room > if your PCI cards allow room for it. If you mount the drive vertically it > should be formatted in that postion as well. > > Ron -- 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
