PLEASE HELP! I have to problems with my 2000

Im new here, and I just bought my first MPC. When I bought it, the seller said everything is in good shape and works okay. I get it in the mail and I keep getting disk errors, so I read around and figured it was probably an old floppy drive. Ive made multiple copies of the floppy disk and none worked.

So I ordered a new Floppy Drive and when it came in the mail I took apart my MPC to replace the drive.

Problem 1:
I replaced the floppy drive assuming it will fix things, and now everytime I turn it on, the screen immediately goes to "Disk Read Error!". Ive tried switching between drives and it says the same thing, even when there is no disk.
When I disconnect the floppy drives, everything boots the way it should, and it says "Insert MPC2000 Disk!".

So my question is, how come the second I disconnected the floppy drive, and added a new one, it gave me errors immediately and wouldnt even read disk anymore?


Problem 2:
I just accidentally tore the thick Floppy cable lol
Im really worried now because it ripped apart from the motherboard.
Is there anyway to replace this? I dont think I can just buy a new cable it looks like.


Honestly Im very unhappy with my MPC experience. Im thinking of just selling this shit and buying a different MPC. But if anyone has some suggestions please let me know

Thanks

Based on your experience with the torn floppy cable, it seems like you are not very familiar with handling electronics.

To be honest with you, your best bet would be to get a quote from an Akai repair center on parts and service if you wanted the floppy to work again.

Not all floppy disk drives are the same -- just because one works in a PC does not mean it will necessarily work inside an MPC.

Or you could go the SCSI route and put a card reader or zip drive inside and not worry about the floppy at all.

Good luck!

I sent you a PM explaining the wonders of the card reader drive.