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| Replacement head bumpers for Quantum ProDrive LPS | |
| Posted by: elemenoh on 2020-11-19 12:48:30 I have a stack of Quantum ProDrive LPS HDDs that have sticky head mechanism bumpers. I previously tried replacing a set with stiff 1/4" water filter tubing. It worked, but was a pain to get over the flanges. I recently found some cheap silicone tubing on amazon in the exact dimensions as the original grommets (OD 8mm, ID 4mm). I cut a couple roughly and tried them out on a very dead drive today. They fit great! Here's the link if you want to give it a shot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X5VY65H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share  | |
| Posted by: techknight on 2020-11-19 13:21:10 Oh, Nice discovery! Now just need to figure out what size the bumpers are on the drives which have the rubber bumper actually under the platter.... Only can service single-platter drives this way, But.... still doable. | |
| Posted by: dochilli on 2020-11-20 00:24:25 I used a 3D printer to print the bumpers with TPU (polyurethane). Worked for me. | |
Posted by: techknight on 2020-11-23 04:33:45I used a 3D printer to print the bumpers with TPU (polyurethane). Worked for me. Not everyone has access to that though, I dont. So the tube idea is a decent solution. | |
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