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Mysterious FDD modification

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First post, by disaster

Posted on 2023-08-28, 19:20

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Hello Everyone!
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I've got lastly 286 computer with regular super I/O controller (2xCOM, LPT, Game 2xHDC 1xFDC) but with 3 floppy drives - 2 of them 5,25, and one 3,5".
Computer has been modified with adding power switch to choose delivering power between 3,5" and 5,25" drive, but the drives have been modified as well.
Maybe someone has a clue what was it for?

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Reply 1 of 2, by weedeewee

Posted on 2023-08-28, 19:30

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manual write protect switch ?

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Reply 2 of 2, by disaster

Posted on 2023-08-28, 20:35

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Hmm, that's possible. This resistor made me wonder 😁 But the explanation might be just simple.

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