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Old 06-09-2012, 09:26 AM   #1
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Question Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000

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.

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Old 06-09-2012, 09:40 AM   #2
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Default Re: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000

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.
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Old 06-09-2012, 09:48 AM   #3
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Question Re: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000

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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?
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Old 06-09-2012, 10:08 AM   #4
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Default Re: Stuck floppy in drive inside A3000

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.
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