Help need - problem with SSL computer floppy 3,5"

[harleyB]

try this www.microanalytic.com/products/ssl/03_610r.html Don't toss those drives!!! The reason a $20 floppy drive won't work is the firmware. You can however install the pcb with the firmware onto a new Teac drive of the same series.

[Nowak]

Resurrecting this...

Does anyone know what model TEAC is in these puppies? my drives are behaving the same, the computer boots and I can mix etc but the drives seem to give up when doing copies, formats etc.

Stef.

[Radardoug]

One thing you could try. You can buy on Evilbay a floppy replacement using a USB stick. Fits a standard drive bay size hole. The stick can be formatted as many floppies, and otherwise acts just like a standard floppy. I fitted one in a Waldorf Wave, worked a treat.
Try this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5V-DC-3-5-14...item35bf0eab3d

[gyraf]

the SSL needs a very particular sort of floppy drive - will NOT work with a generic pc-drive.

Try cleaning: cleaning disc, and manually cleaning drive mechanics (specially head moving screw).

Jakob E.

[Dan Korneff]

Originally Posted by gyraf

Try cleaning: cleaning disc, and manually cleaning drive mechanics (specially head moving screw).

I've tried cleaning on my unit with no luck in the past :(

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Recycled Audio

They have drives.

[Nowak]

Thanks, yes I'm in regular contact with Keith and Kathy.. good people.

I've actually fixed the problem. I jiggled the main DC connector on the main computer mother board (The sheathed DC cable connect) and the floppies have been good since.

I might consider buying another set in the future as a backup however.

Stef.