17 May 2017, 09:45 | #1 |
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Should I insert a disk in a floppy disk drive before sending?
Besides packing it well, is there any special precaution I should take before sending a 3.5 floppy disk drive by post?
For example, is it better to insert a disk, or not? Thank you for any advising! |
17 May 2017, 09:57 | #2 |
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Just pad it well, I wouldn't bother with a disk.
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There were cardboards for 5.25 floppy disk drive to keep dust off.
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Since inserting a floppy is not much of a bother you could do it, but since I have never seen 3½" drives shipped with head protection like 51/4" drives I doubt it is necessary.
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Thank you for your answers!
If inserting a disk has an effect, for example on the drive's heads, can you confirm that it is a positive effect, not a negative? |
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I recently received a floppy drive that had been damaged in post. The front button had broke off and the inner frame was bent. I managed to fix it but it would be a good idea to at least protect the front with extra padding just in case.
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My 5.25 drive was too heavy to shake...
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This is actually quite a good reason to not insert a disk into the 3.5" drive when shipping it. The eject button will protrude out and might cause damage if you didn't add enough padding. |
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If the heads can't touch and since new 3.5 drives were shipped without internal protection, I will send drives without disk inside. I always pack well, so padding won't be a problem.
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