a question about my 1040 STF innards

[labrat]

I recentlty opened up my 1040 STF to see if I could determine its RAM, and now have a small cylindrical brass(?) piece whose location I do not know. I would appreciate any help getting it back to where it belongs.

[+Mitch]

I believe that is one of the supports for the floppy drive.

 

Mitch

[Fletch]

yep. that cylinder supports the drive and grounds it to the motherboard

[labrat]

Thanks. I did not initially know which screws anchored the floppy, and had removed said screws while taking the cover off.

 

P.S. Its great that I can post 'where does X piece go?' and get an answer in a few minutes!

Edited February 17, 2009 by labrat

[techie_alison]

Yep.

 

There's also only one place for it to go as well, as the other three black posts fit into holes that 3-screws go through to secure the floppy drive.

 

Oh hell, here have a photo!!

[+poobah]

Yep.

 

There's also only one place for it to go as well, as the other three black posts fit into holes that 3-screws go through to secure the floppy drive.

 

Oh hell, here have a photo!!

 

Sneaky using an STe picture tho

[Shredder11]

Well it is an enhanced photo I suppose...

 

 

...I'll get me coat!

 

 

 

 

P.S. Did I mention that I have three STe machines?

[techie_alison]

...I'll get me coat!

 

LOL. "This week I have mostly been eating Scotch Eggs!"

 

I'll do another picture when I get round to it. About to sell on an STFM, so will take the picture when I check it all over.