Re: What is inside AE 3.5 drive.

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Lockar wrote:

>    I took apart my AE 3.5 drive (800k) and it looks like a monifided
>PC drive.  What of drive mech is this?  Is it possible to get
>replacements in case this mech ever wears out like the Apple's due from
>time to time.  (I have a few that will not eject disks, but work fine.)

Most drives have the manufacturer's tag on them at the back or on
the bottom, and their web site will have extensive info on the drive.

And most PC drives are essentially interchangeable, so, at least,
you are probably safe in trying another one to see if it works.

-michael

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