TRS-80 Model 16 - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

27 Oct 2006

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 Subject: TRS-80 Model 16

 I've got a TRS-80 Model 16 that I'm going to put on ePay, but I'd 
 like to clean some of the grunge out of the half-height Tandon 8" 
 diskette drives.

 In a nutshell, can someone tell me the easy way to remove these 
 drives from the case?
  Model 16 or 16B? The procedure is different. 
If it is a 16b:
  Remove slot access cover in back.
  Turn the computer over (feet up)
  Remove the 10 or so screws from around the case
  Turn back over, being carefull to keep it together.
  From the front of the unit, lift top shell and rotate left
    the CRT stays attached to that piece of the case you lift up
  You should now see the floppy cage on the right
  Remove all the screws from around the cage and the two drives 
    should come out as a unit.

If it is the original 16:
  Remove the two back screws from the case cover.
  Remove this. 
  Remove all the screws from around the front (CRT)
    bezel. It should drop off, with the CRT attached.
  You should now be able to get to all of the screws

If this is an original 16, please let me know when you list it.

If you're interested in private sale, let me know. I'll send an offer
that you can either accept or ignore. I wouldn't even ask you to 
clean the drives.

If you need it, I can scan in an exploded diagram from the two service manuals.

Kelly