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TP General - Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix
Applicable to: World-Wide
Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix:
The following table provides identification information for diskettes and diskette drives.
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Diskette Drive |
Identifying Mark |
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3.5-Inch - 1.44MB |
1.44 on the eject button |
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3.5-Inch - 2.88MB |
2.88 on the eject button |
The following table provides compatibility information for 3.5-inch diskettes and 3.5-inch diskette drives.
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Diskette Capacity |
1.44MB Drive |
2.88MB Drive |
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1.0MB |
Read/Write |
Read/Write |
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2.0MB |
Read/Write |
Read/Write |
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4.0MB |
Not Compatible |
Read/Write |
The following table provides identification information for 5.25-inch diskette drives.
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Diskette Drive |
Identifying Mark |
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5.25-Inch - 360KB (External) |
Asterisk on bezel |
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5.25-Inch - 1.2MB (Internal ) |
1.2 on the eject button |
The following table provides compatibility information for 5.25-inch diskettes and 5.25-inch diskette drives.
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Diskette Capacity |
360KB Drive |
1.2MB Drive |
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360KB |
Read/Write |
Read/Write |
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1.2MB |
Not Compatible |
Read/Write |
Note:
A 360KB diskette written to or formatted on a 1.2MB drive can be read reliably only on a 1.2MB drive.
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Hint Category |
Hardware Maintenance Information | |
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Date Created |
06-12-96 | |
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Last Updated |
10-08-98 | |
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Revision Date |
07-08-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM ThinkPad | |
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Product Family |
ThinkPads General | |
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Machine Type |
2523, 2614, 2615, 2618, 3545, 3546, 8543, 8551, 8554, 2603, 2604, 3550, 8573 | |
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Model |
Various | |
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TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
N/A | |
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