Storing floppy dirves

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sun Jul 27 14:35:00 2003

> For long term storage, is it better to store a 5.25 inch floppy drive with a
> disk in the drive and the lever closed, or is it better to leave the door
> open and no disk in the drive? Either way, the drive will be in a sealed
> plastic bag to keep the dust out but I was just curious about whether or not
> to keep a diskette locked in the drive during storage. I've heard arguments

If the drive is not going to be moved (so there's no chance of the heads
banging together due to vibration when moving it), I'd leave the door
open, with no disk.

In any case, I'd certainly use an anti-static plastic bag. A normal one
will (not might!) damage any MOS chips on the PCB.

-tony
Received on Sun Jul 27 2003 - 14:35:00 BST