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Old 20th Aug 2019, 5:46 pm   #26
SiriusHardware
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Default Re: Sinclair Spectrum considerations

There is an emerging problem which affects microdrive cartridges and (to a lesser extent) cassettes, and that is 'pressure pad syndrome', where the little sprung foam pad which is supposed to press the tape against the head has turned to brown liquid goo.

Always inspect and replace if necessary before trying to run the tape or microdrive cartridge for the first time.
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