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    Firewire 4pin to 6pin?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by DoomX, Feb 23, 2005.

  1. DoomX

    DoomX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi. My laptop comes with a 4pin Firewire input and some devices I use (ipod, external disk, etc) have a 6pin output. Is there an adaptor/convertor that I can use in order for the 6pin cables to be used in the 4pin plug?

    more like a cable: (male)4pin----(female)6pin i think
    most of the cables are just connections cables, like (male)4pin----(male)6pin
     
    DoomX, Feb 23, 2005
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  2. DougK

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    Yes, there are 4 pin to 6 pin adaptors available. I got mine at Radioshack. I believe the 4 pin connectors leave out the bus power provided in the 6 pin connector, meaning that a firewire device cannot be powered by the firewire port.
     
    DougK, Feb 25, 2005
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  3. maia

    maia Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, that is true. As said, the 4pin host only provide the data link, whereas the 6pin one will provide both the data and power links[ ;)]

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    maia, Feb 25, 2005
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    bmhome1 Notebook Consultant

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    With a Google search the 6 pin to 4 pin adaptors can be found for under $5.00 each.
     
    bmhome1, Feb 25, 2005
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    My old 3G iPod actually came with a convertor ... I am not sure if 4G or newer iPods come with them. I don't think they do since I didn't get one with my 4G. I might be wrong. I'm useless!
     
    AlphaQ, Feb 27, 2005
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