bradhig1 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I just a got an 1541 in the mail and it won't read disk unless I hold the mechanism that holds the disk down with my finger. Could something be lose? IMG_6066 by bradhig, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krslam Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Mechanism looks OK, from what I can see in the photos. Check to verify the pressure pad opposite the head is in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 It's there but it may be worn. IMG_6073[1] by bradhig, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Is the spring which pushes the pad arm intact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 I think the pad is worn. IMG_6080[1] by bradhig, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I put tape over the pad several times and it still won't read disks without me holding the metal frame down. The tabs holding the pad broke off when I removed some tape and now I have no choice but to tape it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I put tape over the pad several times and it still won't read disks without me holding the metal frame down. The tabs holding the pad broke off when I removed some tape and now I have no choice but to tape it in place. Dude, if you have tape making contact with the disk surface all you are going to achieve is phuqd up disks. (I am hoping that is not the case, but in case it is.) Run up to the craft store and get some tacky glue and glue that thing back into place. The tacky glue does not absorb into the felt pad the way something like super glue does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discgolfer72 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 i just got done messing with a drive that would not read first i put a small amount of lithium grease on the track that the head rides on then i noticed that if i put downward pressure on the assembly the drive would read after more inspecting i noticed that the part circled had several shims(installed from the factory) and said what the hell ill bend it down a bit bam drive works so you might try pushing down on the part in th epic if that fixes your problem then just carefully bend it a smidge so the proper downward pressure is back (years of opening and closing the drive has to cause it to bend out a bit ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I tried the board from the current 1541 in my other 1541s and they both reported file not found. Board on other 1541 with swing mechanism is fine. Board on drive with pull down latch is bad and it too said file not found. So they both have mechanical problems. Done for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 pressure pad is broken off and even taping it in place won't make it read. Anyone have a spare pressure pad? Why can't I have a working disk drive like everyone else. Why do I keep ending up with one pile of junk after other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discgolfer72 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) pressure pad is broken off and even taping it in place won't make it read. Anyone have a spare pressure pad? Why can't I have a working disk drive like everyone else. Why do I keep ending up with one pile of junk after other. if your in olathe I should have a few tested working drives at my store in a few days (probably Tuesday ) I just serviced them but want to let them burn in over the weekend www.daydreamskc.com I just fed 100 disk into each one and only 3 did not read (and they are probably bad disk's) Edited January 5, 2018 by discgolfer72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 if your in olathe I should have a few tested working drives at my store in a few days (probably Tuesday ) I just serviced them but want to let them burn in over the weekend www.daydreamskc.com I just fed 100 disk into each one and only 3 did not read (and they are probably bad disk's) I will think about it. I have another drive with pressure pad but I am afraid if I try to remove it the tabs will break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discgolfer72 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I will think about it. I have another drive with pressure pad but I am afraid if I try to remove it the tabs will break. cool we are retail so will be priced according. but also will work and be clean (unlike an ebay hope it works deal ) i do have a lot of 7 drives on the way all broken so if you just need a parts drive i will probably have a few to scavenge from after i repair what i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Could I bring my drives that don't work? I think the 1701 might need alignment cause it sometimes reads disks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discgolfer72 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Could I bring my drives that don't work? I think the 1701 might need alignment cause it sometimes reads disks. you can but our hourly rate is 60$ for repair work (better of just getting known working drive of ebay/or working one from us ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 you can but our hourly rate is 60$ for repair work (better of just getting known working drive of ebay/or working one from us ) I meant I wanted to get rid of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discgolfer72 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 i can probably do some sort of trade in on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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