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tape drive on the HP-85

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:55 am

by Ondra

I found another problem with my HP-85. The cassette won't rewind, but the tape drive motor is whining, don't know what to do about it?

Re: tape drive on the HP-85

Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:26 am

by ZdenekHQ

try to lubricate the engine, preferably with rapeseed oil

Re: tape drive on the HP-85

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:21 am

by oldcomp

Nonsense, the tape doesn't rewind because the drive wheel is destroyed. Typical failure of HP tape drives.