I wasn't sure where to post this, so I thought I append it to this thread.

I was having all sorts of trouble with the empeg not finding the HD after thinking I had fixed the problem about half a year ago. When winter came again, I had the same problems all over again. I resoldered the IDE header with no luck and tried all kinds of combinations.

My solution was to buy the 44 pin ribbon cableing by the foot and a bunch of connectors I got extra just in case . I probably overpaid, but at least I got my empeg back. I got 5 feet of 44 pin ribbon cable and 9 connectors all for 66 $US.

I was able to crimp put on all 3 connectors with a vice and large pliers in about 5 minutes. It's been solid ever since (a few weeks) and it even seems to not run as hot - might just be my imagination though.

I went to:

mycableshop.com

the part numbers were:
CZ44 - 44 pin laptop IDE ribbon cable by the foot ($6/ft)
ZIDE44-F - 44 pin female Socket Type IDC Connector for 2.5" HD ribbon cable ($4/ea)


Brent