Re: How do I fix an old 'disk II' 5.25" drive?

[Stephen Shaw <xstephenx@apple2.org.za>]

On Tue, 30 Oct 2001 20:24:32 GMT, Brian Kendig wrote:

> I've got three old 'disk II' drives for an Apple II+.  Two of them actually
> have Apple Computer asset tags on them; at one point they were owned and
> used by Apple.  :-)

Speed ajustment problem. Remove the 4 screws at the bottom of the case. Remove
case top. Have a look at the board at the back of the drive. You will see a
blue rectangular object with a screw adjuster sticking out at the (right hand?)
side.
Connect drive to computer, insert test disk (either Apple or Copy II Plus
(select verify drive speed)). Switch computer on, twiddle screw adjuster until
speed is correct. Switch off. Reassemble drive.

 Or... your drive belt is toast.

>
> One of them spins but won't read a disk.  I figure this is probably a
> common problem; is there a simple solution to it?  I took the outer case
> off the drive, and everything appears to be intact inside (no burn marks,
> no loose parts).
>
> The other two creak loudly when they read disks.  Is there a place inside
> where I can apply WD40 to minimize this?
>

Some did this - live with it.

> If there's a resource on the web which explains how I can nurse these old
> drives back to health, I'd really appreciate it; thanks!

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