Hi,
I have an Apple Hard Drive 20SC. The original 5.25" drive stopped working. I decided to put in my SE's old MiniScribe drive since the mounting bracket is already drilled for that drive as well.
Good news, the drive still works great after being stored for 8 months.
Bad news, the rubber seal around the perimeter of the MiniScribe is getting incredibly soft and oily, like it is about to turn to sludge. Is there anything that can be done to prevent it from failing? Or if there is no saving the rubber, is it possible to replace the rubber parts on the MiniScribe?
I know the quantum drives can have their head stopper rubber piece replaced with a piece of aquarium air tube. Are there similar tricks to keeping a working MiniScribe going?
I have an Apple Hard Drive 20SC. The original 5.25" drive stopped working. I decided to put in my SE's old MiniScribe drive since the mounting bracket is already drilled for that drive as well.
Good news, the drive still works great after being stored for 8 months.
Bad news, the rubber seal around the perimeter of the MiniScribe is getting incredibly soft and oily, like it is about to turn to sludge. Is there anything that can be done to prevent it from failing? Or if there is no saving the rubber, is it possible to replace the rubber parts on the MiniScribe?
I know the quantum drives can have their head stopper rubber piece replaced with a piece of aquarium air tube. Are there similar tricks to keeping a working MiniScribe going?
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