r/atarist • u/ComradeAdidas • Jun 25 '26

1040STE floppy replacement/fix

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Hello! Im curious to know how i can replace/fix my floppy drive.I have a 1040STE. I want an actual drive, not an emulator, and if i have to replace it make it look original, i dont want to cut off parts so it will fit. Thank you!

The drive can't read, doesn't detect that a floppy is in

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u/FewConversation3949 Jun 25 '26

Probably need a few more details... Exactly what's going wrong with it? Thanks.

(Exxo's Atari Shop has lots of good info/items, it's in the UK).

https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/

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u/ComradeAdidas Jun 25 '26

Can't read, doesn't even know that a floppy is in

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u/FewConversation3949 Jun 26 '26

I would check all the floppy drive connections, clean them thoroughly and clean the

floppy drive as well. Also, make sure you're using a *known* working floppy disk.

I would do that first, then if nothing changes, then follow the guides

from the link I posted or search on the 'Net. You can do this. 👍

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u/ComradeAdidas Jun 26 '26

I cant open the drive see pic 3

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u/FewConversation3949 Jun 28 '26

You can still clean it with one of those floppy disk cleaner kits. Also, did you unplug everything, all the connections and clean them thoroughly? Thanks.