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Andrew Tweddle

Jan 1, 1970
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I was wondering if it is possible to fix an external drive for the above
laptop. I replaced the drive out of another unit but the form factor is
all wrong. So the interface and cable are OK. Any ideas on fixing the
drive itself?

Andrew
 
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Michael Kennedy

Jan 1, 1970
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Try cleaning the read heads and lubing the the mechanics.
 
Andrew said:
I was wondering if it is possible to fix an external drive for the above
laptop. I replaced the drive out of another unit but the form factor is
all wrong. So the interface and cable are OK. Any ideas on fixing the
drive itself?

Andrew

I dont know how you can expect relevant help if you dont give us any
clue whats wrong with it, or what youve done so far.


NT
 
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Meat Plow

Jan 1, 1970
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I dont know how you can expect relevant help if you dont give us any clue
whats wrong with it, or what youve done so far.


NT

Buy a USB floppy.
 
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Andrew Tweddle

Jan 1, 1970
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Andrew Tweddle wrote:




I dont know how you can expect relevant help if you dont give us any
clue whats wrong with it, or what youve done so far.


NT
The drive makes reading noises like it is attempting to read the floppy
but it doesn't succeed.

Andrew
 
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Michael Ware

Jan 1, 1970
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Andrew Tweddle said:
The drive makes reading noises like it is attempting to read the floppy
but it doesn't succeed.

Andrew

buy a can of compressed air, with the little straw on the nozzle. stick it
in the drive door and blow it out for 20-30 seconds.

Mike
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Michael said:
buy a can of compressed air, with the little straw on the nozzle. stick it
in the drive door and blow it out for 20-30 seconds.

Mike


Catch the heads as they fly out, too.


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