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Other => Other => Topic started by: Mary on April 05, 2004, 09:13:42 PM

Title: Floppy "metal stuck inside"
Post by: Mary on April 05, 2004, 09:13:42 PM

My daughter pulled out the floppy and the metal piece stayed in. How do i remove it? Is it easy enough for me to do?

Title: Re: Floppy "metal stuck inside"
Post by: Detox on April 06, 2004, 01:15:43 AM

http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=206338

http://forums.ebay.co.uk/thread.jsp?forum=1004&thread=300033702&modifed=20040322213200

http://ftp1.us.dell.com/diags/R66279.htm#5clipoff

Check the above links. Basically tools required: flashlight, small screwdriver, tweezers, or needle nose pliers. And  a steady hand and some patience and care not to do more damage.
When all else fails I suggest having the drive replaced.  Honestly they are quite inexpensive and not very difficult to install.