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floppy drive problems
I'm giving up! I'll use this motherboard in a Linux setup that I'm going to build that won't require a floppy.I've found a motherboard/cpu combo for $49 that I'm buying to replace it so my friend will have a computer.The drive is not swap enabled.Thanks again for all the help,it is greatly...- Wood2268
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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floppy drive problems
The light will stay on when flip the cable.Also b4 I flip it the drive will start up and search when I click on it in Windows Explorer.It spins up and searches for an extended time b4 it gives an error message of drive not ready.But the light will not come on while it does this.I have floppy...- Wood2268
- Post #11
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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floppy drive problems
I tried it with a floppy drive that is open on the bottom and you can actually see the motor spin and run to search the floppy but the light on the floppy drive never comes on.After an extended time period I get an error message that the drive is not ready.If the controller can make the drive...- Wood2268
- Post #9
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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floppy drive problems
I have a similar problem with 2 different computers.1Is a brand new build and the other 1 is older system that floppy was working in.I have tried new cables,new floppy drives,and triple checked the cables.I want to try a new floppy controller card next but both motherboards only have PCI slots...- Wood2268
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
