Re: 1541 bad R/W head

From: silverdr_at_wfmh.org.pl
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 20:22:14 +0100
Message-Id: <CE0B399E-3381-4590-9D1B-6E38A8991EBF@wfmh.org.pl>
> On 2018-02-25, at 18:56, Francesco Messineo <francesco.messineo@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I've fixed a couple of 1541 today. Well, actually one can't be fixed
> because the R/W head measured 15.4 kohms instead of the usual 32 ohms.
> So it seems it isn't the little cable interrupted too.
> I guess the only option is finding a new Mitsumi/Newtronics D500
> mechanic and substitute it. Or does anyone know a better solution?

You may try to replace the head. Is this the "turn" or "push" type of mech? I think I have somewhere an incomplete "push" mech, which should have a working head.

> Any idea why a R/W head dies?

Happens. Rarely but happens. To other types of tightly wound coils too.

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