Re: What can be done to preserve a working vintage HDD?

A 5MB ProFile's loud noise is typically due to the static brush on the spindle. Changing its position slightly so a different spot on the brush is touching the spindle often fixes it:

http://lisafaq.sunder.net/lisafaq-hw-hd-profile_too_Noisy.html

Changing the bearing requires more or less complete disassembly, so you don't want to approach that task unless you have no other choice.

To low level format a 5MB ProFile, you need an Apple /// (that works) with a ProFile interface card, and the software/firmware (some are available from VintageMicros.com)

http://lisafaq.sunder.net/lisafaq-hw-hd_lowlevel_fmt.html

HTH, James

>Hello to All,
>I do have a similar issue,
>my profile is getting weak, louder and louder ...
>How to change this "bearing" ?
>How to low level format it ?

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