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  #3480071 11-Apr-2026 19:17
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moosee: I do have data saved on floppy disks that cannot be read on a PC but it is non critical. I was hoping to pass the machine on to someone else who could use it as a word processor but I guess the machine's time is done other than using it as a typewriter.

That does give someone in future the option of repair if the repair has a benefit for them even if it's just an upgrade from older retro tech ; ).



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  #3480091 11-Apr-2026 20:12
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moosee:

 

Goosey:

 

im wondering if the OP has tried different floppy’s? Just to rule out fault with actual floppy as opposed to floppy drive.

 

 

Yes, I have tried multiple floppy disks with the same result. Is it possible for the disks to all have deteriorated and got "sticky" or something the same way that video tapes do given that they are 30+ years old ?

 



Buy a new floppy disk and see what happens


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  #3480096 11-Apr-2026 20:32
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Floppy disks are usually preformatted these days. Also the density may differ from the original. The writer may or may not respond nicely to those circumstances.

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