k6whp
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Just an adjunct query re this FDD to add to what has been answered before. I have been provided with documentation on this drive type including the Epson manual that includes disassembly and maintenance instructions. Sadly, I am too incompetent to completely understand all of this and ask if I can get a bootstrap into the process of cleaning the heads.
I have four of these units -- some being made spare by my installing GoTek emulators -- but I cannot seem to get an overview of the problem. I have cleaned these with the old 3M disk cleaning heads (NOS from eBay) and, to some degree, that has worked. However, I wanted to get access to the drive heads to properly remove any and all crud. The instructions are wonderfully detailed would like to ask if anyone can -- literally -- give me general directions on how to get to the heads and how thoroughly they should be cleaned. Actually, belay that second request. I assume that examining the head surfaces or residue on the Q-Tips should tell the tale.
For reference, here are pictures.
Thanks in advance for alleviating any ignorance.
I have four of these units -- some being made spare by my installing GoTek emulators -- but I cannot seem to get an overview of the problem. I have cleaned these with the old 3M disk cleaning heads (NOS from eBay) and, to some degree, that has worked. However, I wanted to get access to the drive heads to properly remove any and all crud. The instructions are wonderfully detailed would like to ask if anyone can -- literally -- give me general directions on how to get to the heads and how thoroughly they should be cleaned. Actually, belay that second request. I assume that examining the head surfaces or residue on the Q-Tips should tell the tale.
For reference, here are pictures.
Thanks in advance for alleviating any ignorance.