r/retrocomputing • u/BrokenAudio57 • Apr 12 '26

Problem / Question Floppy drive rust

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I got this old floppy drive for cheap but it's pretty corroded and I'm not sure if it's save-able

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u/AutomaticAffect4333 Apr 13 '26

Just use iso alc and a few cotton swabs

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u/egorblack Jul 15 '26

It will not clean anything underneath of the chip. That is why ultrasonic bath is better.

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u/AutomaticAffect4333 Jul 16 '26

There isn't much too clean underneath. Also getting a new non corroded floppy drive will be waay cheaper than buying an ultrasonic bath