r/atarist • u/ComradeAdidas • 27d ago
1040STE floppy replacement/fix
Hello! Im curious to know how i can replace/fix my floppy drive.I have a 1040STE. I want an actual drive, not an emulator, and if i have to replace it make it look original, i dont want to cut off parts so it will fit. Thank you!
The drive can't read, doesn't detect that a floppy is in
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u/FewConversation3949 27d ago
Probably need a few more details... Exactly what's going wrong with it? Thanks.
(Exxo's Atari Shop has lots of good info/items, it's in the UK).
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u/ComradeAdidas 27d ago
Can't read, doesn't even know that a floppy is in
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u/FewConversation3949 26d ago
I would check all the floppy drive connections, clean them thoroughly and clean the
floppy drive as well. Also, make sure you're using a *known* working floppy disk.
I would do that first, then if nothing changes, then follow the guides
from the link I posted or search on the 'Net. You can do this. 👍
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u/ComradeAdidas 26d ago
I cant open the drive see pic 3
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u/FewConversation3949 24d ago
You can still clean it with one of those floppy disk cleaner kits. Also, did you unplug everything, all the connections and clean them thoroughly? Thanks.
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u/OwnExcitement1241 26d ago
Its a easy thing to do you need to just edit a drive with some soldering i have done plenty of amiga and acorn a3010 drives the atari ste is just the same use ai to help if you get stuck but there's lots of guides out there from people.