HxC SDCard Internal

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Description

The following steps show how to install the HxC SDCard Drive as an internal drive on a CPC6128

What You Need

  • An old faulty 3"inch disc drive
  • A Double Contacted Perfboard (160x100)
  • A Soldering Iron / Solder
  • A Vacuum Pump for Desoldering (if you make a mistake)
  • Some 40way Ribbon Cable
  • A 26 Pin Socket Connector
  • A 40 Pin Socket Connector
  • A Sharp Knife
  • A Modellers Drill for cutting, drilling
  • A DVD Amaroy Case (preferrably black)
  • 3 Micro Switch Buttons
  • 2 Self-adhiesive Plastic Motherboard Distance Rods
  • Lots Of Old PC Motherboard Jumpers
  • Patience And A Big Cup Of Coffee

Dismantling The Drive

First we dismantle the original faulty Amstrad 3" inch Disc Drive. You will be amazed how many parts are inside this old thingy.


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We will just use the frame of the drive:


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