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- " MSD DRIVE 8/9 MODIFICATION
- "
- " This file explains the modification I
- "used to switch a MSD single drive from
- "drive 8 to drive 9. Some MSD single
- "drives WILL NOT accept the normal
- "software select commands.
- "
- " I WOULD NOT advise making this
- "modification UNTIL your warranty has
- "expired!
- "
- "
- " Please follow the steps outlined
- "below.
- "
- " DO NOT SUBSTITUTE for the cable type
- "specified!!!!!!!!!
- "
- " Make Sure the POWER IS OFF and the
- "Drive is UNPLUGGED.
- "
- "1) Remove the six screws holding the
- "cover on the drive housing. Put them
- "aside, do not loose them!
- "
- "2) Examine the circuit board, holding
- "the drive with the circuit board
- "towards the back of the unit.
- "
- "3) Find the two (2) blue jumpers on the
- "top of the board. Remove the TOP one.
- "
- "4) Examine the drive cover and see
- "where the cover is in relation to the
- "jumpers.
- "
- "5) Drill a hole in the top of the drive
- "and insert a double pole double throw
- "switch. When drilling be sure to drill
- "the cover FAR AWAY (next room) from the
- "open drive assembly.
- "
- "6) Now, take a short piece of wire (10
- "guage) and close the contacts on one
- "side of the switch effectively cl