RL02 drive tuneup

[Tony Duell]

> Hmm...  personally, I wouldn't do that because you will have the servo power
> the heads into that locking plate.  It would be better I think to disconnect
> the servo control wire which is inside the compartment with the read/write
> board.  There is a red wire with bullet connector which is intended to be

You;re right, I'd forgoten abot uthat in-line connector. That is probably 
the best wayt to disable the motor. 

I would leave the lock in place though, it will certainly prevent the 
heds from loading.

> disconnected during many of the alignment/cal procedures.  This wire carries
> the servo control signal and when opened, keeps the head movement unpowered.
> I think this would be more safe than just locking the heads and then trying
> to run...
> 
> > These packs and drives have not been stored in the best conditions, which is why I want to take precautions.
> 
> Some of the other suggestions about blowing the pack off with compressed air,
> etc. might be good advice as well.

I don;t knowwhere you get the compressed air from, but some compressors 
do put a significant amount of oil in the air. The RK05 manuals warn 
aobut this, it's it a very bad idea to put oil on th disk or heads :-)

I am told (but have never tried it) that those cans of compressed air 
used for cleaning cameras, etc, aregood  for blowing the dust off 
disk packs.

-tony