7 Apr
2007
7 Apr
'07
2:45 p.m.
Subject: Re: ST506 WTB:Micropolis 1325
From: "Paul Anderson" <useddec at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:10:32 -0500
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at
classiccmp.org>
I have some 1355 drives, among others,but don't recall the difference. I am
also having sys problems, so feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Thanks, Paul
217-586-5361
On 4/5/07, Zane H. Healy <healyzh at aracnet.com> wrote:
>
> At 11:02 PM -0400 4/5/07, John Kourafas wrote:
> >Also looking for a Micropolis 1325 MFM Drive, 71/80MB , I've seen
> >both the ST506 and Mic. 1325 on eBay for like 600.00 which I think
> >is crazy...
>
> A Micropolis 1325 MFM drive is a DEC RD53. The reason they go for so
> much is because there are systems still in commercial use that need
> these drives.
>
> Zane
Unlikely to find even NOS 1325s as the most common problem is the head
sticking to a rubber bumper such that it cannot load the heads.
I have three of them I've opened, removed the offending bumper and use.
One was opened recently for that fix as it had not been used and was
good when stored.
Allison