9 Feb
2006
9 Feb
'06
8 p.m.
Jim Leonard wrote:
I finally got a chance to try the Silicon Valley
Computer ADP50L (an
8-bit ISA IDE controller) in my IBM 5160 and I have to say, I love the
thing and want to put it to full active use. My problem is, how do I
properly mount a "modern" (3.5" half-height) hard drive into the case?
...
Any ideas? Is there a safe, non-flammable, non-disintegrating material
I can use to wedge it in perhaps? (ick)
There are mounting brackets available to allow one to mount a 3-1/2" devide in a
5-1/4" wide bay for modern PCs. Seems that this trick should also work with your
5160. The brackets add 'width' to the smaller drive and provide mounting holes on
the outer dimension where they would normally be expected for a real 5-1/4" device.
You can buy these kits, but you might actually be able to pick some up free from a local
recycler.
J
9 Feb
9 Feb
10:18 p.m.
J. Blaser wrote:
There are mounting brackets available to allow one to
mount a 3-1/2"
devide in a 5-1/4" wide bay for modern PCs.
I thought of this, but I haven't seen a pair of those for over a decade.
You can buy these kits, but you might actually be able
to pick some up
free from a local recycler.
Don't have local recyclers here (southwestern suburb of Chicago). Where
can I order one? The only place I can think of is JDR... Hey, they have
them! http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=GR-MHW
Thanks!
--
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10:28 p.m.
I've got a few sets of these, if you or anyone else wants the brackets.
On 2/9/06 10:18 PM, "Jim Leonard" <trixter at oldskool.org> wrote:
J. Blaser wrote:
There are mounting brackets available to allow
one to mount a 3-1/2"
devide in a 5-1/4" wide bay for modern PCs.
I thought of this, but I haven't seen a pair of those for over a decade.
You can buy these kits, but you might actually be
able to pick some up
free from a local recycler.
Don't have local recyclers here (southwestern suburb of Chicago). Where
can I order one? The only place I can think of is JDR... Hey, they have
them! http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=GR-MHW
Thanks! 
10:32 p.m.
Cyberguys.com has these brackets, and they're cheap. I've also seen
them in CompUSA, Microcenter and Frys.
--jc
Jim Leonard wrote:
J. Blaser wrote:
There are mounting brackets available to allow
one to mount a 3-1/2"
devide in a 5-1/4" wide bay for modern PCs.
I thought of this, but I haven't seen a pair of those for over a decade.
You can buy these kits, but you might actually be
able to pick some
up free from a local recycler.
Don't have local recyclers here (southwestern suburb of Chicago).
Where can I order one? The only place I can think of is JDR... Hey,
they have them! http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=GR-MHW
Thanks!
11:03 p.m.
Sure enough:
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=161+0410&dept=&a…
Thanks guys!
J.C. Wren wrote:
Cyberguys.com has these brackets, and they're
cheap. I've also seen
them in CompUSA, Microcenter and Frys.
--jc
Jim Leonard wrote:
> J. Blaser wrote:
>
>> There are mounting brackets available to allow one to mount a 3-1/2"
>> devide in a 5-1/4" wide bay for modern PCs.
>
>
> I thought of this, but I haven't seen a pair of those for over a decade.
>
>> You can buy these kits, but you might actually be able to pick some
>> up free from a local recycler.
>
>
> Don't have local recyclers here (southwestern suburb of Chicago).
> Where can I order one? The only place I can think of is JDR... Hey,
> they have them! http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=GR-MHW
> Thanks!
--
Jim Leonard (trixter at oldskool.org) http://www.oldskool.org/
Help our electronic games project: http://www.mobygames.com/
Or check out some trippy MindCandy at http://www.mindcandydvd.com/
A child borne of the home computer wars: http://trixter.wordpress.com/
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