FSOT: IBM 4869 external 5 1/4" floppy drive - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

1 Dec 1998

But, if you put a 1.2MB drive in it the case, it won't work with a PC or XT.
I tried it, and it just gives the same old "general failure" errors.
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-----Original Message-----
From: SUPRDAVE(a)aol.com &lt;SUPRDAVE(a)aol.com&gt;
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
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Date: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: FSOT: IBM 4869 external 5 1/4" floppy drive

...
 if the drive bezel has a   *   on it, it's a 360k.
if no  * is on the
faceplate it will be a 1.2 model. it's easy to change the drive anyway, i
installed a 1.2 drive in the 4869 enclosure.

In a message dated 98-12-01 18:40:40 EST, you write:

<< The title says it all.  External floppy drive made by IBM. Excellent
 condition. It has the standard  DB-37 connector. I think it's a 1.2Mb model
...
  but I'm not sure. Guaranteed against DOA.
 > 