sigh.. found a series of posts in comp.sys.perq and Tony and RD Davis (RIP) were discussing this twenty years ago :-(
where did you find the information about the guard band pattern at the ends? On 10/9/16 10:29 AM, shadoooo wrote: > Then try to insert some small pieces of paper over one limit (if I'm not > wrong the failing is the left) in place of the missing rubber, and try the > disc, and continue to add thickness until it works. > Then you are sure about the right limit to move. > Then remove the paper, loosen a little the screw, but just a little so the > limit will not move unless pushed with some strength and a screwdriver. > Then move a very small amount towards the center and try, then repeat trial > and error until the disc starts. Then tight the screw and it is over. > Close the disc and voila. > > Andrea >