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Manufacturer YE Data
Model YD-380
Density HD, DD/2D
Sides DS/2S, SS/1S
Rotation speed 300, 360
Maximum seekable tracks 841) / 83
Interface Shugart
(PC-AT compatible)
Data Connnector 34 position card edge
Power Connnector 4 pin Molex
Head movement Metal belt
Head loading Solenoid
Disk loading Lever
Known colors
 
Light Beige
(PS/2 Beige)
 
Black

YE Data YD-380

The YD-380 is a 5.25“ double sided high density floppy drive made by YE Data. It uses a metal belt to facilitate head movement and locks the disk with a lever. Head loading is done with a solenoid.

It uses the PN128XXX-31 control board.

Types

The YD-380 model has a number of types. They can be identified via the label that is located on the back of the drive (connector side).

Type 1711

Description

The 1711 type uses the Yaskawa GCMK-77X or Sankyo E2SLR3 motor board.

Pictures





Type 1718

Description

The 1718 type uses the Yaskawa GCMK-77X motor board.

Pictures

Jumper settings

PN128XXX-31

Modifications

84 track seeking

Unmodified drives will not be able to seek 84 tracks. A major modification is required to enable this.

The modification can be performed by following these steps:

  1. Place a flat-head screwdriver on either side of the front spring that holds down the head assembly guide rods, as pictured.
  2. Tap the back of the screwdriver lightly but firmly to move the spring towards the spindle motor.
  3. Do this for both sides of the spring.
1)
Modification is required
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