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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: mikewithaprob on November 27, 2006, 10:13:23 AM

Title: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: mikewithaprob on November 27, 2006, 10:13:23 AM

Well the IBM has no floppy drive or cd drive so im wondering can I put the harddrive in a different computer, install the OS and get the harddrive to work in the IBM? Also, If i do that will it over write anything on the Motherboard or w/e of the computer I put the harddrive in? In my mind I  dont think it is going to wipe everything, and it will work but I thought id better check with the pros first.

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: patio on November 27, 2006, 10:27:58 AM

Floppy drive...about 12 bucks...

CDRom drive ....about 20 bucks...

I'd install both.

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: mikewithaprob on November 27, 2006, 10:30:30 AM

Well I might be getting both for free, or I might buy them like you said but I was wondering If I can actually get the computer running with an OS before i bought them or got them for free.

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: patio on November 27, 2006, 10:34:46 AM

What OS are you throwing on that machine ? ? ?

After which how do you plan to install programs without a flopp or CD drive ? ?

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: mikewithaprob on November 27, 2006, 11:22:28 AM

Windows 2000, and im getting the cd drive later and most programs I use are freeware.

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: mikewithaprob on November 27, 2006, 03:58:38 PM

Well just to put closure to the IBM I had, im not going to keep it due to lack of parts, random mother board, random graphicds card; basically stuff i'am not willing to fool around or buy yet.

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: GX1_Man on November 27, 2006, 05:29:59 PM

Sometimes there is no substitute for a closet full of parts.  ;)

Title: Re: IBM 300gl Problem #2: No CD or Floppy Drive
Post by: patio on November 27, 2006, 05:33:31 PM

This could be one of those rare instances where we can say i'm glad you didn't get it fixed up.

 ;D