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Nightshft · 11 April 2019, 05:34

First thing I've learned with disks -back in the days, but still strong in my brainstem

- is : never touch the surface with anything or it's dead instantly.

Which explains how stunned I was 1-2 years ago when I learned about this methods of cleaning. I never tried it myself, but there are quite some sources (including JanBeta IIRC) who recommend this, so I'm sure it works.

Note that you can 3d-print two simple tools, one to keep the lid open, and one to turn the disk easily and thus removing the need to open the case. I dont have the link available now, but can find it if needed.

edit:
Didnt find a thingiverse entry, but an ebay offer for this tool. (click on: see original listing)

11 April 2019, 05:34	#11
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	First thing I've learned with disks -back in the days, but still strong in my brainstem - is : never touch the surface with anything or it's dead instantly. Which explains how stunned I was 1-2 years ago when I learned about this methods of cleaning. I never tried it myself, but there are quite some sources (including JanBeta IIRC) who recommend this, so I'm sure it works. Note that you can 3d-print two simple tools, one to keep the lid open, and one to turn the disk easily and thus removing the need to open the case. I dont have the link available now, but can find it if needed. edit: Didnt find a thingiverse entry, but an ebay offer for this tool. (click on: see original listing) Last edited by Nightshft; 11 April 2019 at 05:46.