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Family Computer => Buy / Sell / Trade => Topic started by: Lum on April 04, 2011, 06:35:46 am

Title: WTB: an FDS disk
Post by: Lum on April 04, 2011, 06:35:46 am
I bought a Twin Famicom and would like a 100% known good written disk to test with. Preferably somewhat cheap because it'll be useless if the drive needs repair. Unwanted sports/mahjong type game or even pirated is OK, as this is for testing purposes. I am in the US. Thanks.
Title: Re: WTB: an FDS disk
Post by: Xious on April 04, 2011, 03:55:05 pm
You want a factory disk, not a pirated disk, as pirated disks are finicky at best. A known-working pirate disk may only work in a handful of drives, depending both of the type (and quality) of its Mylar media, and on what drive it was recorded.

Mahjong is a good, inexpensive disk to use for basic testing (e.g. if the drive works at all).

A visual inspection of it internally to see if the belt is intact would be wise first, as if the belt is broken, it isn't worth buying a disk to test it at all, and you'll need to have it serviced.

This is the procedure:

Tools required: Phillips No. 2 Screwdriver, patience, due diligence, decent lighting, a clear work area, a tray (or safe place) to set aside screws.

Notes: Do not use any other size screwdriver, as it may strip screw heads. Be cautious when opening lid, as not to sever any wires; use caution and gently remove connecting wires so that you do not damage them. Ensure that you do not lose any screws.

Disassembly:


Reassembly:

Procedure ends.  :bomb:
Title: Re: WTB: an FDS disk
Post by: Lum on April 04, 2011, 05:26:04 pm
Oh boy. Thanks for walking me through it! Kind of doubting I'm cut out for this, but it has to be attempted. Worst case is merely needing someone else do the reassembly. I had difficult getting a simple N64 put back together when I looked inside. :-[
Title: Re: WTB: an FDS disk
Post by: Xious on April 05, 2011, 01:15:53 pm
No worries. Just be cautious and you should be fine.

If you decide you want it professionally restored, I offer restoration services on the entire system and on the drive by itself. Feel free to contact me anytime.  :bomb: