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    CF 51 internal floppy in a CF30 or CF 52?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Shawn, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Anyone ever try this? I have a CF51 floppy but it won't fit the whole way in on the CF 52. There is a small piece of plastic that's on the rear of the drive beside the connector. Easy to trim it off, but I don't want to guinea pig my personal CF 52. Afraid I'll toast a motherboard fuse.
    I'll post some photos later.
     
    Shawn, Nov 29, 2012
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    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    The floppy drive or the CF-30 must be modified to fit, I forget which. After that, it will not work in a CF-30.
     
    db04p71, Nov 30, 2012
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    Thanks for answering.
    Sorry, but I am confused by your answer.
    To be clear for me. If I modify it (the drive is easiest) it will fit in the CF 30.
    Once it is modified, it will FIT, but it will NOT work. CORRECT??
    I am guessing the bios isn't programmed for the internal floppy?
     
    Shawn, Nov 30, 2012
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    The only floppy in my CF-30MK1 BIOS is a " USB Floppy" :(
     
    toughasnails, Nov 30, 2012
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    That is correct.
     
    db04p71, Nov 30, 2012
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    Thanks..... ..
     
    Shawn, Nov 30, 2012
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