October 6, 2005



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Not finding a compatible faceplate,
I'll make one from a center latch 1541.





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First, we need a hole for the latch shaft.





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A comparison if the stock 1541 II face and
it's replacement. The original won't fit in the
tower's 5.25 bay, and it doesn't lend itself to
being modded.





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The new hole.





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The faceplate has an indentation
for fingers to grab the floppy.





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Some of the mech base need to be
removed to make room for the indentation,
indicated by the pencil mark.





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All taped up and ready for cutting. This will
keep metal shavings from getting in sensitive
places without having to take it all apart.



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