19 Jan
1999
19 Jan
'99
4:56 p.m.
It can be done, but not easily. You need some
interesting brackets, I think
they usually stick them sideways against the case above and behind the
floppy drive, or maybe the ones that just push it back a few inches but
mounts to the floppy drive bracket(I've used them in an SE, not sure if
they would fit in a Plus). And of course you have to get the SCSI and power
Ah, but the SE is intended to have either an internal HD or a second floppy
drive.
cables hooked up. Not sure about the power(I think
I've seen some splitter
cables off of the logic board connector for this function), but the SCSI
needs to be hooked up out side and somehow ends up inside, either through a
slot cut into the case or if you want it a bit uglier, you can figure out
how to get it through the battery holder.
At this point, even if money's a consideration, it might be in your best
interest to pick up a newer Mac at GoodWill. I've gotten a Colour Classic
before for less than the parts to do this would cost!
What can I say, I guess I just don't see the point of putting a HD in a Mac
Plus. On the other hand I do know how much trouble I had finding cheap
external ZFP cases for them about a year and a half ago when I needed two.
Zane
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