short floppy cable

[zzzz]

Hi,
The floppy cable I have is very long with seemingly unneccesary connectors. Can I just cut the extra cable and shorten it?
Thanks,
zzzz

 

[Supradude]

yes = ) , but make sure you keep the side with the "twist" in it or it will not work, find the side you want and cut off the excess, then wrap the cut edge with electrical tape or seal it with silicon...

 

[Dan]

Another option: I use 12" FDD cables for a single drive. They cost about $3.50 where I get them (Fry's). Sure cuts down on congestion in the case.