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Anyone have an HP Vectra 486U?

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First post, by InbetweenDays

Posted on 2025-05-07, 12:51

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Hi all,

I've recently acquired a Vectra 486/33U. Among other things, it's missing the mounting adapters for the 3.5" drive (and also the top mounted hard drive).
I can probably 3D print something with enough patience and trial and error, but I'm hoping someone here might be able to save me some time.
Does anyone have one of these beasts, and is able to take some pics and measurements, particularly of the 3.5" floppy drive mount?

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got 5-pin DIN.
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Reply 1 of 2, by eisapc

Posted on 2025-05-08, 10:17

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Can you post a picture of the needed rails and mounting HW?
I have a box full of different mounting rails, but do not know where these belong to.
My Vectras are PI, PPro and P2 so probably to new.

Reply 2 of 2, by InbetweenDays

Posted on 2025-05-08, 12:38

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Update - I just pulled this drive out of a Vectra VL to have a look at the mounting it uses. It looked like it might fit, and sure enough the Vectra 486/33U uses the same mounting rails.
I guess it's a lot less complicated than it first appeared. As it happens, I had a couple of these in my miscellaneous box too, so all good! 😀

I wouldn't mind some better pics of the top mounted HD tray, but it shouldn't be too hard to 3D print something that will work.
(That's the one visible in this pic )

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got 5-pin DIN.
Roland addict and founding member of the Association Of Molex Haters

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