Bad heads on RL02: Worth replacing
Al Kossow
aek at bitsavers.org
Tue Dec 17 11:06:28 CST 2019
On 12/16/19 7:57 PM, Chris Zach via cctalk wrote:
> I'm wondering if the problem is the leading edge of the head is angled down or something: From the debris on the leading
> edge it's looking like it is digging into the pack. Not sure if this can be adjusted, or even what adjusting the head
> would be like.
>
The characteristics of the head are not adjustable.
In my experience with 2315 packs, the top heads are the most prone to crashing.
You have to make sure the platter is absolutely clean, spinning at the right speed, and there is nothing on
the outer edge when the heads load.
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