Old Computers
Veteran Member
I was using my tape drive today, and I stepped away for a moment. When I came back the tape had somehow come off of the transport, and a portion of it had wrapped itself around the spindle of the take-up reel.
After removing the tape, the rubber ring around the take-up reel had come loose, and had a tear in it. Unfortunately because of the tear it has ripped enough that it cannot be reused. Is it safe to use the tape on the bare metal of the take up reel, or should I find a new piece to cover the take up reel with? If I need to find a new piece, is there any particular material I should be on the look out for?
After removing the tape, the rubber ring around the take-up reel had come loose, and had a tear in it. Unfortunately because of the tear it has ripped enough that it cannot be reused. Is it safe to use the tape on the bare metal of the take up reel, or should I find a new piece to cover the take up reel with? If I need to find a new piece, is there any particular material I should be on the look out for?