In a message dated 4/12/02 6:57:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< If it responds to SCSI commands, the controller board is probably good and receives 5 volts. If the drive does not spin, it maybe is not getting the 12-volt part of the supply. If you have a voltmeter, check if the 12-volts is alive... >> You'll need a P.S. which is rated at least 36 watts continuous for these drives. Look for the P.S.'s 12 volt "peak" rating. The P.S.'s I have the most success with have a peak rating of 8 amps (that's 96 watts, just for the 12 volts), although the continuous rating may be 2 or 4 amps. Those old drives require about 30 seconds of "peak" power to spool up the spindle, after which they revert to a more manageable 2 amps, give or take. -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
