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Re: Gateway 2000 FDD
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Dave Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 12 Sep 2000 00:30:33 -0800
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On 11 Sep 00, at 17:08, Howard Papke wrote:

> I am working on a Gateway 486sx. The a: drive indicates write
> protected at all times. I have tried different disks (NOT write
> protected), different drives, and different cables. Same result. Any
> suggestions?????
> Howard Papke

  It seems that what you haven't changed is the floppy controller
itself.  On a typical 486 system, this would be on a board with the
IDE controller and serial and parallel ports.
  Replacing this card isn't hard, but the replacement will run
something close to the current value of the whole system unit!  (~$35)

David G

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