Re: Disk II head cleaner?

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

J Church writes ...
> 
> Hi All
> 
> I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks.  Time to speak up and ask my
> question.
> 
> I was just given an Apple IIe setup which includes a load of expansion
> cards and a pair of Disk II 5.25" floppy drives.
> 
> The computer has been in a factory for a few years so is pretty grimy.
> I'd like to give the Disk II's heads a clean before I put any disks in
> there.
> 
> Anyone know where I can get a 5.25" floppy drive head cleaner?  I only
> seem to be able to find 3.5" ones online.  I'm in the UK if it makes a
> difference.
> 
> If not, can anyone recommend an alternative (cotton swabs, isopropyl
> alcohol, something completely different?


     You may be able to find a 5.25" 'Head Cleaner Kit' at a local Radio
Shack or computer stuff store. If you go the cotton swab route, you can
remove the case to get easy access to the head.



Rubywand