Power Cable for Floppy Drive

357 · 10-28-2005, 04:17 PM

Hi, I recently bought a floppy drive thinking that I would be able to install it, but it turns out that my power cable that goes to it is about 2 or 3 inches short. Is there some kind of cable that I can buy to extend the reach of the power cable? I have a Dell 5100 and I'm running Windos XP Home.

Also, is it necessary to change the setting of the drive to Master or Slave? And what boot order should I put the floppy in? I have a regular DVD Rom and a CD burner that are installed also. I don't know if its necessary to change any of these, but since I'm here, I might as well ask.

I'm also assuming that Newegg would carry the kind of cable that I need?

Thanks.

**oldmn** · 10-28-2005, 04:52 PM

You can buy a power spliter 8" long @ NEWEGG so that you know they exist and what they look like, most shops should have one.
No you do not need to change any of the IDE devices , the folppy runs on it's own controler.

**Resolution** · 10-28-2005, 04:56 PM

I'm sure there must be an extension cord for the power connector that you can buy.

If not, then (if you are a do-it-yourself-er) you can always do some wire splicing.

Edit: It seems they have some towards the bottom of the page here.

357 · 10-28-2005, 05:55 PM

Thanks for helping me out. You guys have put me in the right direction. :)

10-28-2005, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
357 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14 OS: Windows XP	Power Cable for Floppy Drive Hi, I recently bought a floppy drive thinking that I would be able to install it, but it turns out that my power cable that goes to it is about 2 or 3 inches short. Is there some kind of cable that I can buy to extend the reach of the power cable? I have a Dell 5100 and I'm running Windos XP Home. Also, is it necessary to change the setting of the drive to Master or Slave? And what boot order should I put the floppy in? I have a regular DVD Rom and a CD burner that are installed also. I don't know if its necessary to change any of these, but since I'm here, I might as well ask. I'm also assuming that Newegg would carry the kind of cable that I need? Thanks.

10-28-2005, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	You can buy a power spliter 8" long @ NEWEGG so that you know they exist and what they look like, most shops should have one. No you do not need to change any of the IDE devices , the folppy runs on it's own controler. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center] Last edited by oldmn; 10-28-2005 at 04:53 PM.

10-28-2005, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	I'm sure there must be an extension cord for the power connector that you can buy. If not, then (if you are a do-it-yourself-er) you can always do some wire splicing. Edit: It seems they have some towards the bottom of the page here.

10-28-2005, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
357 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14 OS: Windows XP	Thanks for helping me out. You guys have put me in the right direction. :)