a bit off topic , microdrive head question

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techy
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a bit off topic , microdrive head question

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Hi forum ,

i am currently repairing a spectrum microdrive , and would like to know if the head is still usable .
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Re: a bit off topic , microdrive head question

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Yes.

Scuffing and corrosion not on the line taken by the tape doesn’t matter. Very light corrosion or scratches in the tape path can be polished out with jeweller’s rouge on a lint free cloth wrapped around a small dowel.


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