Apple IIgs Power Question

From: Eric J. Korpela <korpela_at_ellie.ssl.berkeley.edu>
Date: Mon Dec 4 11:03:45 2000

> It's been half of forever since I've had my IIgs setup. Now the question
> is, how many floppy drives can its powersupply handle at once? I know I've
> had 2 3.5" and 1 5.25" drives plugged into it, however, I'm wondering if
> it's safe to plug in 2 3.5" and 2 5.25" drives.

I don't think 4 floppies is a problem. If I recall correctly the drive motors
are only powered one at a time during normal operation. If you turned all
the drive motors on simultaneously, you might have a problem.

Eric
Received on Mon Dec 04 2000 - 11:03:45 GMT