It sounds like you've pretty much done it all. I hope mine doesn't
catch fire!
I'll likely be asking for some advice in the not too distant future.
Ashley
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces(a)classiccmp.org
[mailto:cctalk-bounces@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Tony Duell
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 7:58 PM
To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: DEC RL01/02, RK05/06/07 Cartridge Inspector/Cleaner
Does anyone here currently have a functioning RK05 drive?
Yes. Well, actually I have 2 of them, and an RK05F
Has anyone here ever brought one back from the dead?
Yes, again. Done head replacements, rebuilt the blower fan, fixed logic
problems, and even once undid a field-circuit bodge where they twisted
together the ends of a broken wire in the interlock circuit (ensures the
heads only load when a pack is in place) without soldering. This would
open under vibration (say during extensive disk activity), and then the
logic would retract the heads as a safety precaution. Took a long time to
find that one, seconds to cure it!
-tony