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The floppy drive data cable has a stripe denoting pin #1...PIN #1 on the FDD cable must be aligned with PIN #1 on the drive connector, or the drive will not work...This misalignment does not damage the drive, but the activity light will stay on constantly...To correct this, turn the computer off, reconnect the data cable aligning the pins correctly & reboot the computer....
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What happens when the floppy cable is installed backwards?
Usually, this will cause the LED to shine constantly, indicating a problem. It should not cause any damage to the controller or drive, although this is possible.
What will happen if you plug in a floppy drive backwards?
Almost all computer connections are keyed. It is difficult to connect backwards. Connecting a data cable backward is not a concern, you can simply connect it correctly without damage. Forcing a power connection in backwards can destroy either (or both) the HD or the power supply. Make sure the power is off before connecting power.
Floppy drive cable is a 34-pin ribbon cable and a twist in the cable?
used on a floppy
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that has a malfunctioning floppy drive The technician observes that the floppy drive light remains lit constantly How should the technician attempt to repa?
The cable is probably damaged, or the idiot just plugged it in backwards. He should first attempt to plug the cable in upside-right. If that fails, he should then try a different floppy cable.
What is a floppy drive data cable?
a cable for connecting a floppy drive to the computer motherboard.
How many wires in a floppy cable?
AnswerA standard floppy drive cable in a computer has 34 pins.
How do you install a LAN driver to windows ME without a CD?
You could use: * a floppy * a USB Flash drive * a null modem cable * a LapLink cable * an external hard drive * a DVD
How many pins are there on a floppy drive cable?
There are two cables connected to the floppy drive; Power cable - 4 pins, Data cable - 34 pins.
What is an easy way to tell a current floppy drive ribbon cable from an EIDE cable?
The floppy drive cable would be about half the width than the other.
Which file system does a floppy drive cable have?
The cable? The cable has no file system, its just a cable.
How can you tell the difference between the hard drive data cable from the floppy drive data cable?
1. A floppy cable will almost always contain a small "twist" in it, in which a port of the wires are turned in reverse.2. A floppy cable has 34 pins. A PATA hard drive cable has 40 pins.
How to remove a starter on a 92 Chevy Suburban?
disconnect your battery, {neg. cable first} then pos. cable, go under your car/truck and unbolt starter. There you have it. To install work it backwards
