cheers - thanks for tips.
i ,very gingerly, using two flat head screwdrivers, and very slowly, managed
to pull off that grey yoke, thus exposing the pins. it slipped off no
problem.
off to maplins yet again. they have that ata100 to usb connector you
mentioned in stock.
thanks for the reply. much appreciated.
On 11/5/07, Conor O'Callaghan <cocallaghan at gmail.com> wrote:
>> As you say though, had to be careful not to bend the pins, its not a snug
> fit either, just make sure its on as far as possible. Don't let the
> cleaners
> kick it off the connector when you are copying data overnight too :) this
> is
> what happened to me
>>>> unless i pull off that grey yoke sticking out at the bottom to expose the
> > hdd pins?
> > (bit risky as i might break it...)
> >
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