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  1. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Also a PC Zip drive will not work ... I tried it by mistake.
  2. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Yes, I am using the Mac Zip 100 model Z100S2. It's the one that has SCSI termination and ID switches on the back.
  3. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    You can download it from Macintosh Garden: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/iomega-zip-install-disk-v42 Also, it's in German, but this is a great YouTube video on how to do it. You should be able to follow along with his steps, he does a good job with video of each step. Hope this helps!
  4. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Hi everyone. I thought I would post an update. It took a while for me to get a compatible Zip drive and proper SCSI cable (amazingly the PC version is male/female and the Mac version is male/male - silly). In short though, it works! The Zip drive driver loaded correctly and I was able to...
  5. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Ok, I'll take a look! Thanks again!!
  6. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    But I definitely would not call myself experienced or skilled! 😬
  7. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Hmm, okay. I did recap all caps on the analog board, replace a connector that was burned out, and few other parts. Where is the SCSI controller located on the motherboard? Thank you so much for your response cheesestraws!
  8. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I really hope I didn't damage the SCSI controller. :-( I did order the correct Zip drive. If the SCSI controller is damaged, am I out of luck?
  9. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Oh man, thanks guys! Any idea why the driver isn't loading?
  10. J

    Using Zip drive as HDD for Macintosh Plus

    Hello! Can anyone help me set up an Iomega Zip drive as a HDD for my Macintosh Plus? I have pieced a few instructions together from my research on the web. This is the process I’m trying to get working: Make system disks of 6.0.7 or 6.0.8 (I have both). Create a start disk (I made one for...
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