elemenoh Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 I have a stack of Quantum ProDrive LPS HDDs that have sticky head mechanism bumpers. I previously tried replacing a set with stiff 1/4" water filter tubing. It worked, but was a pain to get over the flanges. I recently found some cheap silicone tubing on amazon in the exact dimensions as the original grommets (OD 8mm, ID 4mm). I cut a couple roughly and tried them out on a very dead drive today. They fit great! Here's the link if you want to give it a shot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X5VY65H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Quote Link to post Share on other sites
techknight Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Oh, Nice discovery! Now just need to figure out what size the bumpers are on the drives which have the rubber bumper actually under the platter.... Only can service single-platter drives this way, But.... still doable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dochilli Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) I used a 3D printer to print the bumpers with TPU (polyurethane). Worked for me. Edited November 20, 2020 by dochilli Quote Link to post Share on other sites
techknight Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 3:24 AM, dochilli said: I used a 3D printer to print the bumpers with TPU (polyurethane). Worked for me. Not everyone has access to that though, I dont. So the tube idea is a decent solution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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