18 Jan
2001
18 Jan
'01
5:47 p.m.
From: Clint Wolff (VAX collector) <vaxman(a)qwest.net>
There is a small copper (berylium?) bracket on the
bottom of the RD53
which connects the spindle to ground. Removing said bracket reduces
Only if its a RD53, a Micropolus 1325, yes removing the static drain
does invite a minor headto media snap. Better to move or lube with
a tiny bit of graphite.
will considerably shorten the life of the drive... My
personal belief
is the drive is near the end of its life anyway when it starts to whine,
so removing the bracket doesn't do much of anything to it...
RD53s generally suffer from heat, keep em cool and they do better.
Same for RD54s. I have a RD54 that screams, I've been waiting for
it to fail for the last 5 years...it hasn't.
Allison
19 Jan
19 Jan
12:46 a.m.
New subject: 3480 data tapes
I have 2 sealed stacks of new 3480 data tapes, 10 Basf Extra 210, and 10
something else (I think 3M). No boxes or caddies, just brand new tape in a
bulk shrink wrap. Sometimes it pays to snoop in old desk drawers. Email me
directly if you need some, otherwise eBay.
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