Powerbook 230 Duo, SE and Printer — #12

Post #12 by Strimkind

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Peripherals
Post Date	Sat, 6 Dec 2008 - 08:49
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/powerbook-230-duo-se-and-printer.15770/

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The drive mechanism would most likely just be that of the standard powerbook floppy from that era. It may just need to be cleaned and lubricated. I have two fully functional Duos and a DuoDock, but have never seen the external floppy or minidock. Can the drive be disassembled for cleaning/ lubrication? If it can be, there are instructions around concerning how to go about rehabilitating ye olde floppy drives.

I had a look at it earlier and it has no screws anywhere that i can see. I may have to pry it apart if I cannot convince it to work. I think both units were kept in a cold workshop as the guy powered it up before it brought it over. Apparently the screen was a little weird on the duo. I'm sure the cold may have done something to the floppy so I am waiting a few days to try it out again.