Re: Problem with a 1551 drive



Riccardo Rubini <rubini@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

SbM wrote:

Thing is : the drive behaves weirdly even when it's not connected to
the computer (i.e. the motor runs as soon as 1/2" of a disk is
inserted, that is, as soon as the sensor detects the disk, which is
quite abnormal).

I'd say that's normal, on the contrary.

The 1541 doesn't do that, that's why I thought it's weird...

But I'll check with my other plus/4 anyway... (or a C16, if I can
remember where they are... ;-)

That's a good idea before dwelving any further.

Absolutely correct.

Well, the case is perfect, so if I can't repair it I'll probably put a
1541 inside and use it via the serial socket of the plus/4 ;-)

Hehe, I asked because I still have one 1551 with a broken case, and,
generally, I like repairing stuff that's hard to. It's a good passtime :-)

It is indeed ! ;-) And very gratifying when you finally get things
working again !

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