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From: rtb@ihlpf.UUCP (Todd)
Newsgroups: net.micro.atari16
Subject: Cleaning disk heads
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Date: Wed, 28-May-86 17:10:35 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 28 17:10:35 1986
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After owning an ST since last August, I have come to the conclusion
that it is time to clean the disk heads (my most-used drive is
becoming unreliable). Does anyone out there have any recommendations
on cleaning kits or techniques? When I owned my 5 1/4" drive computer
I used the Verbatim cleaning kit. I realized that it may be abrasive,
but it doesn't make any difference if I only clean the heads every 6
months anyway. I have an aversion to the cotton swab and alcohol
technique due to the fact due to the fact that I once caused a lot
of trouble with my pressure pad (in a 5 1/4" drive). I'm open
to any suggestions. If I find a good answer I'll post it to the net.

						Thanks,
						R.T. Bradstrum