Editing Floppy Drive Repair (section)

== Alignment and Calibration ==

=== Track 0 Sensor Alignment ===
If the drive constantly clicks or cannot locate disk sectors:
* Locate the track zero sensor (optical or mechanical).
* Loosen its mounting screws and make small adjustments while testing a known-good disk.
* Tighten after proper alignment is restored.
[[File:Panasonic JU-268A016C-8166.jpg|thumb|Floppy Drive (Open) Read/Write Head]]

=== Read/Write Head Alignment ===
If the drive can read its own formatted disks but not others:
* Loosen the screws on the '''stepper motor'''.
* Rotate slightly to adjust alignment.
* Test using a disk formatted on a different computer for compatibility.

*Note: Proper alignment often requires a factory test disk or alignment software.