Powerbook floppy interface

#1 Thu, 9 Apr 2015 - 05:47 68kMLA

Anyone know what this interface is called?

It's 20 pins. Is it just an adapted normal internal connector?

#2 Thu, 9 Apr 2015 - 07:44 68kMLA

If it's 20 pins, then my guess is yes, it is an adapted normal connector.

Anyone care to corroborate?

c

#3 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 - 02:22 68kMLA

the powerbook FDD follows the same type of signalling as the desktop systems. They actually can be interchanged.

HOWEVER, you must know the pinout of the FDD. I used to have it at one point in the past, but ill be damned if I know where it is now. lol.

#4 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 - 03:09 68kMLA

hmm. this one that i opened isn't dead so i wasn't gonna be too adventurous. but what you're saying is that that brown ribbon connector isn't just a fitted/soldered adapter?

i mean honestly the impact of this question is nothing (to me) unless anything other than floppies use that connector standard. i don't think any do... meaning my best bet is replacing a dead floppy with a floppy.

i'm honestly thinking of going the other way and turning it into a space saver module.