This has some info on XT 2190 https://www.pdp8online.com/rd53/rd53.shtml
On Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 03:44:41PM -0700, r.stricklin wrote: > > > On Mar 29, 2026, at 12:03 PM, hupfadekroua via cctalk > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > are there any experiences or hints in reviving and repairing Maxtor XT1140 > > and 2190 drives. > > > > I do have a pile of TI-Expore Bricks. The disc drives do have issues like: > > > > - not spinning up > > - spinning up but not recalibrating > > What I’ve seen on multiple XT1140 and 2190 units is the enamel (?) coating on > the permanent magnets in the voice coil positioner cracks with age, allowing > moisture ingress, and the magnets rust. This causes the positioner to bind. > > I can’t advise you on “reviving” > > ok > bear. > > > ------------------------------
