http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW9512-wordprocessor-3-disk-drives-x-4-fire-damaged-/262806424561?hash=item3d307bcbf1:g:QhEAAOSwo4pYeQNl
:laugh:
:D What a state they're in! I bet I could get one working drive by combining parts from all 4. Send them over if you want me to try.
Bryce.
I saw them yesterday and I was like omg :picard2: :laugh:
Repair? Why would you repair them? They just need a bit of WD40, it'll be fine. ;)
Quote from: Zoe Robinson on 16:12, 14 January 17
Repair? Why would you repair them? They just need a bit of WD40, it'll be fine. ;)
Exactly, a swipe of an oily rag and a quick polish with some T-Cut and they'll back up and running in no time :D
Btw: He claims "fire damage", but there's no way they were ever hot, just very wet. I considered buying them for the challenge, but he doesn't ship to Germany :(
Bryce.
It Looks like there are 2 Belts still intact ? :blank:
Ray
Still very tempted to get these just for the challenge and for an entertaining "Ultimate restoration guide" Thread.
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 14:25, 20 January 17
Still very tempted to get these just for the challenge and for an entertaining "Ultimate restoration guide" Thread.
Bryce.
Somebody has placed a bid. Not you, is it? :laugh:
Indeed my eagle eyed friend :) I just bought the drives for the challenge. Now to find out whether this pile of shite can actually be restored to a working drive (at least one).
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 21:51, 20 January 17
Indeed my eagle eyed friend :) I just bought the drives for the challenge. Now to find out whether this pile of shite can actually be restored to a working drive (at least one).
Bryce.
Good luck with that :laugh:
I like a challenge, and it will make an entertaining restoration attempt thread.
Bryce.
Can you do a livestream? :D
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:29, 24 January 17
Can you do a livestream? :D
For several weeks??
Bryce.
That's the real challenge! ;D
Why not - imagine watching you like The Truman Show whenever we feel like it :D
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:08, 24 January 17
Why not - imagine watching you like The Truman Show whenever we feel like it :D
Wow, TV offerings in Greece must be at an all-time low! :D
Bryce.
I have a melted by heat gun 6128 case if you need something to house it in!
Maybe I should sell that on ebay ;D
Quote from: Bryce on 12:11, 24 January 17
Wow, TV offerings in Greece must be at an all-time low! :D
Bryce.
Haven't been watching the telly for several years now, but I know I'd watch this!
Quote from: Lazy Dude on 12:13, 24 January 17
I have a melted by heat gun 6128 case if you need something to house it in!
Maybe I should sell that on ebay ;D
Depends how much it's melted. I've seen some really good case repairs using similar coloured plastics.
Bryce.
It looks like a worn out bar of soap. I was removing the badges from it
No livestream, but the restoration pictures will be here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/hardcore-floppy-drive-restoration/
Bryce.