Noisy MDV

[t0nyt]

The working MDV2 I fitted in my main QL is quite noisy (compared to the whisper quiet MDV1)

This is without any cartridge inserted and just typing dir mdv2_

With the lid off the noise is definitely the motor and I’ve tried adjusting the roller to no avail

Given it’s working (read/write/format) is it worth changing the motor with one from a donor MDV? Or is it best left alone given it’s fully working and the least used?

Any thoughts please?

Many thanks

[Chris_68]

Hi,

Have you verified that the springs are applying enough pressure?

[t0nyt]

Hi,

Have you verified that the springs are applying enough pressure?

Springs?

[t0nyt]

The only springs I was aware of are on the right of each mdv with the switch, but these don’t come into play if there’s no cartridge inserted?

[Chris_68]

Oh, excuse me, missed the part that you had no cartridge.

[t0nyt]

Oh, excuse me, missed the part that you had no cartridge.

Ok, thanks

[Derek_Stewart]

Hi,

I have spare microdrive units available if required.

[Pr0f]

I had a noisy microdrive and resolved it using some 'slug slime' - a fine modelers lubricant - just a drop on the top and bottom of the motor, and run it for a while - it should quieten down.

[Derek_Stewart]

I had a noisy microdrive and resolved it using some 'slug slime' - a fine modelers lubricant - just a drop on the top and bottom of the motor, and run it for a while - it should quieten down.

Was the problem a noisy motor? and the lubricant lubricated the motor drive shaft?

[t0nyt]

Hi,

I have spare microdrive units available if required.

Hi Derek, will PM you thanks