3 Nov
2006
3 Nov
'06
1:54 p.m.
Since I don't know anything about RA81's yet
(have never used them or opened
one up), and because I do intend to keep one or two of the drives running (a
few don't say "bad hda" on them), can someone tell me what parts I should
scavange off the dead ones that are worth keeping as spares? I know the
I would keep all the PCBs. No I've not suddenly started approving of
board-swapping, but it's the best way to keep any/all custom chips, ROMs,
etc.
I'd probably keep a few spindle motors and transformers. And any sensors
on the outside of the HDA.
Then I'd take an HDA apart as non-destructively as possible That is,
undoing bolts, not cracking castings. And pbotograph it as I went. It
would be an intenersing set of pictures for the wrb, I think [1].
[1] THere are too few web pages showing the internals of classic
computers IMHO. I'd much rather see the PCBs and layout than the outer
case.
I'd probably keep that dismantled HDA (put back toghter, but obviosuly
not useable) for interest, showing to fellow hackers, etc
Lastly, are the casings for the RA81's mostly
steel, or aluminum? I'm
At least for the Rx80, the main chassis is plated steel.
-tony