Update on my Zip Drive issue

Ok guys so I ordered a power/data cable replacement from mpc stuff. I hooked it up but it didn't work. I don't know what I'm doing wrong there were no instructions on how to do this so I might have plugged the power cable in wrong. I might end up shipping my machine over to forat's.



Power cable



Data Cable




This is how I have the power cable hooked up





Does this look alright to you?

I could check for correct power cable to mainboard connector orientation later on, when at home, if no one else does in the meantime.

What power cable was in use before that one?

That power cable is a fairly ugly looking solution, using an incorrect connector.

Was the internal Zip drive working correctly previously, using the same cables?

Did you try the power cable in a reversed operation to what is shown in the photos? Which might be bad, if the other way is incorrect, or might be bad the way it is in the photos, depending on what the correct orientation is to provide 5VDC to the drive. Best to make sure before trying again.

SimonInAustralia wrote:I could check for correct power cable to mainboard connector orientation later on, when at home.

What power cable was in use before that one?

That power cable is a fairly ugly looking solution, using an incorrect connector.

Was the internal Zip drive working correctly previously, using the same cables?

Did you try the power cable in a reversed operation to what is shown in the photos? Which might be bad, if the other way is incorrect, or might be bad the way it is in the photos, depending on what the correct orientation is to provide 5VDC to the drive. Best to make sure before trying again.

This was the cable I was using before

The ZIP drive was working before but I tugged on the power cable and messed it up. I tried fixing it with that red and black one but no luck. I tried plugging the cable in every way possible; which might be responsible for it not working in the first place

Yes, quite possibly blew something in the drive by sending 12VDC into something you shouldn't, or maybe 5VDC into a ground line.

The ZIP drive was working before but I tugged on the power cable and messed it up. I tried fixing it with that red and black one but no luck. I tried plugging the cable in every way possible; which might be responsible for it not working in the first place

Yes, quite possibly blew something in the drive by sending 12VDC into something you shouldn't, or maybe 5VDC into a ground line.

I saw your last picture illustrating the original power cable where the molex connector is separated from the wiring and wonder if you may have slipped the wiring in the wrong molex slots (4 slots) when attempting to fix it. And when you plugged it in, instead of applying 5V you may inadvertently applied 12V.

Simon may be right (more so) . . . you may have exceeded the zip drive's required voltage. A multi-meter for taking voltage and resistance (for performing continuity tests) would have been handy to identify voltages at mainboard power connection pins. Taking readings is an absolute must before connecting a power cable at mainboard so you know what pins are "live" and how much voltage . But you must know and have an understanding of electricity. If not then you must seek professional support from a qualified tech.

Peace.

LADiego wrote:

The ZIP drive was working before but I tugged on the power cable and messed it up. I tried fixing it with that red and black one but no luck. I tried plugging the cable in every way possible; which might be responsible for it not working in the first place

Yes, quite possibly blew something in the drive by sending 12VDC into something you shouldn't, or maybe 5VDC into a ground line.

I saw your last picture illustrating the original power cable where the molex connector is separated from the wiring and wonder if you may have slipped the wiring in the wrong molex slots (4 slots) when attempting to fix it. And when you plugged it in, instead of applying 5V you may inadvertently applied 12V.

Simon may be right (more so) . . . you may have exceeded the zip drive's required voltage. A multi-meter for taking voltage and resistance (for performing continuity tests) would have been handy to identify voltages at mainboard power connection pins. Taking readings is an absolute must before connecting a power cable at mainboard so you know what pins are "live" and how much voltage . But you must know and have an understanding of electricity. If not then you must seek professional support from a qualified tech.

Peace.

So do I have to replace the drive entirely or can I just replace the internal power? Could I have possibly messed up the power part connected to the mainboard?

So do I have to replace the drive entirely or can I just replace the internal power? Could I have possibly messed up the power part connected to the mainboard?

Hard to say. The sampler must be diagnosed by a qualified tech to identify the problem. After troubleshooting, the tech will tell you exactly what the problem and what will be necessary to get it all working again. Good luck to you.

Peace.

Probably the drive is dead, but without checking the MPC mainboard drive power connector for the correct 12VDC and 5VDC outputs, it is impossible to know.