Hello Guru's & friends,

I currently have a Diamond Max 11 with a stuck spindle. I tried to release the spindle but sofar without luck. I would prefer to try and release the spindle, rather then going for a platter and HDA swap. Any advice ???

Thanks

Hi,

I have no 100% solution for a safe platter swap or seizure freeing, but if You have done the PS and not works, I can help You to re-align the platters, and I am not too far from you if I have right.

Janos

First I would not even touch the alignment, it is preferable to be kept and not to be realigned...
I can help unless the platters weren't loosened or transplanted already.
Realigning is possible, but I would avoid that kind of wasting of time.
How many platters does it have?

pepe

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hello Janos,

Thanks for the reply my friend. I actually am across the Atlantic, I have moved from europe about 6 years ago. I have only been to your city once and that was about 9 years ago. Hopefully I have some time to go again soon. Alignment is still ok.

Thanks.


Mr. Pepe,

Thanks for the response! The drive has 4 platters with Spacers.


I think I have found a way to free the spindle (at least in theory)

We will see...

agree with pepe, the better way is to keep the alignment, if it is possible.
Anyway, there are still one chance after the last one.

ps:
Oh, i remember this as You are in Germany, sorry.
Anyway, i think i have a good idea for shipping, if it is needed.
PM me if i can help you....

Good luck, my friend!

Janos

four platters and spacers are not a problem for us.

I wish u success!

pepe

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Update to the ugly grizzly bear

Sucess, I was able to free the spindle and the drive is now imaging
It was not as tough as I thought...


P.S. actually I am no longer in Germany, I reside in the usa at the moment.

Nice to see this!

cool!!

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