Newer Sony MPF52A Floppy in older Macintosh ...

[franklyn]

Why doesn't the newer Sony 2MB floppy drive model MPF52A work in older 68k Macintosh computers like the IIsi or Quadra?

What is the exact reason?

The interface ought to be the same, right?

 

[finkmac]

should work as far as I know.

just not optimal as you need to push the disk further in.

 

[iigs123]

some additional information here:

Interchangeabilty and Compatibility of Apple 1.4 MB Floppy SuperDrives - Low End Mac

In recent online discussions (circa August 2004), it is apparent that there is some confusion in some circles regarding the interchangeability of different versions of what Apple calls the “SuperDrive” – the standard 3.5″ floppy drive built into most Macintosh models since just after the...

lowendmac.com

 

[iigs123]

and here https://www.siber-sonic.com/mac/superfloppy.html