floppy install

by padyboy - 2/26/12 8:25 PM

In Reply to: I would mount my USB drive internally. by R. Proffitt Moderator

I would gladly do this work if I had the correct information. I had assumed from your previous post that this floppy install was not feasible.
There is no mention of floppy capability with my HP computer, as internal drive.
I am now intrigued. How much technical expertise would be required? I saw what appeared to be a complete floppy assembly (drive, face plate (?), mounting cage and screws; but it cost over $80 + shipping.
What about a floppy controller on mobd? I saw this mentioned. I assume Win 7 would have the drivers, or they would be readily obtainable.
I was considering investing in an external floppy drive tomorrow, but if you say internal is an option, I am all ears (well, eyes, actually). Will hold off on this purchase.
I may have mentioned that I installed a floppy in my old Dell Dimension without difficulty, but it was set up with the necessary cage, etc.