Re: DuoDisk problem

[John Laughlin <john242ti@premier1.net>]

John L wrote:
> 
> Recently, the DuoDisk drive on my //e cannot reliably read any 5.25"
> disks I attempt to boot.  The disks I tested boot normally on my ][+
> (with Disk ][) and my ROM3 GS (w/Unidisk 5.25").  The symptoms vary
> from partial booting to no boot at all.  Sometimes the Duodisk reports
> I/O error's which are non-existant when checked on my other //e's Disk
> ][.
> 
> I have tried cleaning the heads of the DuoDisk using a 3M disk cleaner
> but the same problems still manifest.
> 
> I'm thinking maybe the drive speed of the DuoDisk is off somehat or
> the drive itself is trashing my disks due to some fault.
> 
> Any input appreciated.

I had a similar problem with a DuoDisk that I purchased for $5.00 at a
used computer store in the as is area.  The heads were so out of
alignment that it wouldn't read or write, so I replaced the drive
mechanism with one from an Apple 5.25 Drive that I had lying around... 
Now works great.  No longer looks completely normal, since part of the
drive door is platinum now, but that's ok.  Oh, btw, it also came with
the "rare" cable.
-J
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