Compact Flash to replace internal Hard Drive in PB 3400c

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Compact Flash to replace internal Hard Drive in PB 3400c

Postby MacClassic10 » 15 Jan 2012, 20:11

Can I take out the internal hard drive inside my Powerbook 3400C and put a compact flash drive inside using this adapter?

http://www.shopdigi.com/product.aspx?pf_id=CF32CA

The Powerbook has Mac OS 9.1 running on it. Thanks!
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Re: Compact Flash to replace internal Hard Drive in PB 3400c

Postby Byrd » 15 Jan 2012, 22:26

No (but kind of yes too), the adapter you have linked to plugs into the side PCMCIA slot; ideally you need a 2.5" IDE to compact flash adapter. This will plug into the existing HD space and be 100% bootable and faster than the PCMCIA adapter.

Keep in mind that the PCMCIA --> CF adapters are usually bootable (sometimes there are quirks), but you will probably need to have something in the 2.5" HD space.

JB
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Re: Compact Flash to replace internal Hard Drive in PB 3400c

Postby MacClassic10 » 16 Jan 2012, 00:38

Thanks for the help that solved my question. :)
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