16 Oct
2018
16 Oct
'18
4:47 a.m.
On Oct 16, 2018, at 7:28 AM, David Schmidt via cctech
<cctech at classiccmp.org> wrote:
On 10/15/18 1:00 PM, cctech-request at classiccmp.org wrote:
> From: Michael Brutman <mbbrutman at brutman.com>
> Hi Eric,
> I have working 10MB and 20MB units here being driven by a PC XT with the
> Iomega specific card for them.
> I've had to puts lots of effort into cleaning the heads on them. I'm not
[...]
I've got a collection of 1/2 height 8" drives, and one among them (a 20 MB unit)
is able to come online with a cartridge inserted. Maybe head cleaning is what is
troubling the others - but I have no idea how I'd jam a cotton swab in there and find
the heads to attempt a cleaning.
Iomega made cleaning cartridges that had a pad you could soak in cleaning solution and
then insert, and there was a lever that stays outside that you can pull back and forth.
Otherwise, yes, I think it would be kind of an adventure to get at the heads. I have at
least one of these cleaning cartridges, but I haven't attempted to use it yet.
Probably should. Also sounds like I should prioritize imaging whatever cartridges I have
soon.
-Paul