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Mac OS 9 Discussion => Hardware => Storage => Topic started by: hageir on June 20, 2018, 08:11:47 AM

Title: Powerbook 165C SCSI replacement + how to install OS 7
Post by: hageir on June 20, 2018, 08:11:47 AM

There's a perfect candidate for my Opcode Studio venture for sale in my neighborhood, a Powerbook 165C.
I've also found a Unitor 8 (original, no USB) with the Serial Ports.

I found this here 2.5" SCSI SD Card replacement:
http://store.inertialcomputing.com/product-p/scsi2sd-v5-2.5-inch.htm?1=1&CartID=0
Should be a easy replacement, right?

Ok, so what I'm thinking is, how abouts do I go installing OS 7.5 onto the Powerbook?
Do I really need to make 20x floppy images? LOL (I have a USB floppy drive back home in Iceland).

Isn't there a better way?

Could I format the SD card in the SCSI Adapter pre-hand with an installed OS?
Is that possible?

Thanks a ton in advance,

-Geir Helgi

Title: Re: Powerbook 165C SCSI replacement + how to install OS 7
Post by: hageir on June 22, 2018, 08:28:39 AM

Ok, ok, just got the Powerbook 165C.
It came with EVERYTHING down to the stickers and warranty cards, I love it when that happens, a lovely elderly couple selling a Mac Plus and this mint Powerbook 165C.
It looks like the original system disks are included, so it won't be a problem. I haven't checked it very well, but just in case, what would be the easiest way to do this? (with a fresh SSD installed).