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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: WeiXing3D on June 09, 2012, 04:26:15 PM

Title: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000
Post by: WeiXing3D on June 09, 2012, 04:26:15 PM

I have a stuck floppy inside the internal floppy drive of my A3000 (desktop). Is there anyway to pull it out (eject) without damaging the unit any further? I just got my 3000 yesterday but it came with a broken eject button.

Thanks in advance for any tips.

Title: Re: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000
Post by: Megamig on June 09, 2012, 04:40:33 PM

Take the case apart. It is only held by five screws

http://www.scribd.com/doc/34957992/Amiga-3000-Manual

Go to page 52 if you need help.

Title: Re: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000
Post by: WeiXing3D on June 09, 2012, 04:48:21 PM

Quote from: Megamig;695825

Take the case apart. It is only held by five screws

http://www.scribd.com/doc/34957992/Amiga-3000-Manual

Go to page 52 if you need help.

Thanks. Forgive my ignorance, is it possible to operate the floppy unit without the eject button?

Title: Re: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000
Post by: AmmoJammo on June 09, 2012, 05:08:05 PM

If its just the eject button thats broken off you should just be able to push the metal tab the button slides on to using a screwdriver or something. Take a pic maybe if you're not sure.