Re: Apple 3.5" drive issue

2021-04-21 Thread David Williams via cctalk
On 2021-04-20 17:14, Richard Cini wrote: If you can hear the eject motor, you may want to inspect the eject gear. I know I’ve had to replace them on both of my //gs drives. They’re 3D printed and I think I found them on eBay or one of the 3D services. I forget. I do remember it was $15 for 2.

Re: Apple 3.5" drive issue

2021-04-21 Thread David Williams via cctalk
On 2021-04-21 08:35, Tapley, Mark B. via cctalk wrote: I have forgotten, is this the same drive type where the lubrication eventually turns gummy and needs to be cleaned off and replaced by something with the original, relatively low viscosity? I recall that being an issue with some 3.5”

Re: Apple 3.5" drive issue

2021-04-21 Thread Tapley, Mark B. via cctalk
Williams via > cctalk > Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:56:13 PM > To: CCTalk > Subject: Apple 3.5" drive issue > > Moved recently and finally have space to set up the collection and play > with it. I've set up my Apple IIgs and a Macintosh Plus and in testing > the

Re: Apple 3.5" drive issue

2021-04-20 Thread Richard Cini via cctalk
S100 User’s Group Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS From: cctalk on behalf of David Williams via cctalk Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:56:13 PM To: CCTalk Subject: Apple 3.5" drive issue Moved recently and finally have space to set up the

Apple 3.5" drive issue

2021-04-20 Thread David Williams via cctalk
Moved recently and finally have space to set up the collection and play with it. I've set up my Apple IIgs and a Macintosh Plus and in testing they are still working but while doing so I've noticed an issue with the 3.5" drives. I have an Apple Superdrive and 4 Apple 3.5 Drives on the IIgs and