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Replacing the GMR sensor or any other solution?

September 27th, 2008, 19:02

Hello gurus,

I have one hard case now.
It is a quantum LCT20, with 3 head and 30GB capacity.
Comes to me with the typical clicking sound. (servo not found)
I have measured the preamp's connector, and looks good.
I have replaced the pcb, and the donor drive was happy with my patient pcb. :|

I have replaced the MHA, but of course, the alignment was different, and this model is rare now. :|

I have measured the MR sensors individually (preamp removed), and really, the H0 shows different value.

This drive have more than 2 head, so, i think the attempt for alignment is only waste of time.

The density is not too high in this model, i am thinking about replacing somehow the head itself.
Somebody have done this before with success?

If somebody have any solution or trick for this case, please PM me! :|

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Janos
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