Commodore 1540/1541 Service Manual: Care and Maintenance

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

DO NOT use MAGNETIZED tools when repairing or adjusting a disk drive.
DO NOT place a disk drive near any device which generates "noise" e.g., - motors, radios televisions.
DO NOT stack drives upon each other or in any way inhibit air flow around the unit. HEAT BUILD-UP can cause disk failures.
Periodically CLEAN the read/write head with 90% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab. CHECK load pad for excess wear. Clean or replace as necessary.
Take the following precautions when handling a diskette:

ALWAYS store a diskette in its jacket.
Use ONLY felt-tip pens when writing on the label of a diskette.
Do not bend or physically damage a diskette.
Do not place a diskette in the area of a magnetic field.
Do not attempt to clean a diskette.
Do not touch the exposed area of a diskette.
DIAGNOSTIC and ADJUSTMENT procedures are outlined in detail on the diagnostic disk (Commodore Part #31405101). A manual has been added to the diagnostic package. It contain descriptions of testing procedures and adjustment methods.

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Last updated April 16, 1998.
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