Paul on Thu, 14 Mar 2002 20:45:55 -0500 |
Nit picking... >From my experience monitor switches cause distortion. I wouldn't suggest using anti-static bags for insulation. The bags dissipate static charge because they are semi-conductive. Paper would make a better insulator. But, it really doesn't matter because CD-ROM drives are enclosed in a metal shroud. > May I suggest that since you really only need the CD when you're installing > that you just open up the case, borrow an IDE CD ROM from another computer, > plug the CD ROM and IDE into your open case (you may want to use some > anti-static bags if you have them to create a rest for your loose CD > Drive). Install. When you are done, remove the CD Drive and ribbon cable. > Close your case. Done, cost $0. > > If you do want to spend money I suggest either replacing your case (as I > think someone else did) or buying another computer, youc an buy a used PII > on EBay for about $100 plus shipping. A two unit Monitor switch should run > about $30 at a show. ______________________________________________________________________ Philadelphia Linux Users Group - http://www.phillylinux.org Announcements-http://lists.phillylinux.org/mail/listinfo/plug-announce General Discussion - http://lists.phillylinux.org/mail/listinfo/plug
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