A while ago, we tried to stuff a TZ-30, which is the SCSI version of a TK-50,
into a ?VAX 3100. Only some clumsy bastard managed to tear off the ribbon
cable, which DEC stupidly enough had mounted externally to the entire case.
The ribbon cable goes from a PCB on the back to a smaller one mounted on the
head. Whereas the cable may be slid back and forth in a connector on the back
PCB, it is "mounted" with a blob of glue on the head PCB. And that's exactly
where it's been ripped off. =(
Thus my question: Does anyone happen to know whether there are holes in the
head PCB between which one could put normal wires and bypass the ribbon cable
entirely? I've identified the holes and solder spots on the back PCB which
represent the ribbon connector, but the ones on the head PCB aren't as clearly
laid out.
--
En ligne avec Thor 2.6a.
SCSI is *NOT* magic. There are *fundamental technical
reasons* why it is necessary to sacrifice a young goat
to your SCSI chain now and then. -- John Woods
Received on Sat Jul 14 2001 - 08:21:57 BST