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Written by Hannah A. Patellis on 2024-12-22 at 21:43

Out with the spinning disk and in with the SD-to-IDE! Windows 2000 Server is being installed as I type this.

I tried to go the IDE HDD route, but when I replaced the 4.3GB HDD with a 160GB, it was too big to be recognized. So I found a 40GB, but it was so loud and shrill I couldn't do it. And CF-to-IDE was more expensive than SD-to-IDE for 32GB.

Did I need more than 4.3GB? Maybe, maybe not. But I will say, so far the SD-to-IDE makes this machine so much quieter and so far appears pretty damn snappy!

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Written by Hannah A. Patellis on 2024-12-22 at 21:45

Also... used part of a 1/2 gal milk jug to protect the metal contacts, Gorilla Tape'd the PCB to the plastic milk jug part, and zip tied the contraption to the HDD mount. Chef's kiss 🤌

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