The author explores the common issue of vintage Apple-branded Quantum and Conner hard drives from the 1990s failing to function properly, specifically focusing on a rubber bumper disintegrating within the drives. They provide detailed insights into the mechanisms of these drives and share successful manual repair methods, including using Kapton tape. The post highlights the significance of preserving data from old hard drives and emphasizes the need for multiple backups and evolving storage mediums over time. Additionally, the author discovered a unique data storage pattern on the platters that they share as an interesting tidbit.
https://www.downtowndougbrown.com/2025/03/the-gooey-rubber-thats-slowly-ruining-old-hard-drives/