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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.
[[Image:SDTut1.JPG|600px|centre]]
We will just use the frame of the drive:
[[Image:SDTut2.JPG|600px|centre]]
[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]]
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.
[[Image:SDTut1.JPG|600px|centre]]
We will just use the frame of the drive:
[[Image:SDTut2.JPG|600px|centre]]
[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:DIY]][[Category:DATA Storage]]
