IBM 5150 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Write Protect Switch Assembly Replacement
1. Place write protect switch assembly in position at the front of
the Diskette Drive.
2. Replace mounting screw for the switch assembly.
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Write Protect Arm
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Screw
Write Protect
Switch Assembly
Front View
3. Position cable along left side offrame and right side of motor.
Tie wires as necessary.
4. Adjust switch position so that when a diskette is inserted in the
guides, it transfers without binding the diskette guide and write
protect assembly.
5. Install Diskette Drive Logic Printed Circuit Board
(See page 3-26).
6. Install System Unit cover (See page 3-98).
7. Reconnect cables to System Unit.
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IBM 5150 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel 8088
Clock Speed	4.77 MHz
RAM	16 KB - 256 KB
Manufacturer	IBM
Model	5150
Release Year	1981
Storage	5.25-inch floppy drives
Graphics	MDA or CGA
Operating System	IBM PC DOS
Ports	Cassette, keyboard
Expansion Slots	5