CA>Hello Tom -

CA>->> I added an extension to the power connector and an extra
CA>->> long IDE cable to one machine then pulled those out the
CA>->> back through an unused slot cover. I could switch hard
CA>->> drives rather easilly at that point since it was just lying
CA>->> there behind the computer on the desk. :-)

CA>TW> I do in effect the same thing with Two of my Computers.
CA>TW> Except I leade the Side Cofer off. :-)

CA>I was told some time ago that leaving the side cover off does
CA>not allow the fan(s) to pull the air across the drives and
CA>other heated parts of the machine as it was intened to do when
CA>the case is closed. I therefore pull the cables out the back
CA>where I can easilly manipulate them. :-)

Hummmmmmmmmmm, you just made this OT ham reconsider his stuff here.

(I wonder if I can find the sides for these boxs ?-)

Ciao, Ack.

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