You are purchasing an original Texas Peripherals full-height 5.25-inch floppy disk drive removed from a Radio Shack/Tandy TRS-80 Model III computer.

The donor computer powered on, operated normally and produced a normal video display before its CRT tube was damaged during shipping. Because the CRT was no longer usable, it made more sense to part out the computer than attempt a complete restoration.

• Quantity: One Drive 
• Manufacturer: Texas Peripherals / TPI
• Model: 10-5355-001
• Computer: Radio Shack/Tandy TRS-80 Model III
• Media size: 5.25-inch floppy disk
• Drive height: Full-height
• Format: Single-sided, double-density, 40-track
• Typical capacity: Approximately 178K–180K per disk, depending on operating system and format

• The donor computer powered on and operated before the CRT was damaged
• Drive has not been powered or bench-tested since removal
• No post-removal disk read, write or formatting tests have been performed
• Head alignment, spindle speed and track-to-track movement have not been checked
• Present operating condition is unknown

No cleaning, lubrication, belt replacement, electronic repair or alignment work was performed after the drives were removed.

As with most vintage floppy drives, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment or other service may be required before dependable operation can be expected.

• Texas Peripherals 10-5355-001 floppy-drive mechanism
• Original black TRS-80 front bezel and loading mechanism
• Original attached logic/servo circuit boards
• Attached internal wiring and components shown in the photographs

No floppy controller board, computer interface ribbon cable, power supply, mounting cage, disks, software, computer or other components are included.

Drive show normal age and use, including surface oxidation and discoloration on the metal chassis, dust, handwritten service or assembly markings and general cosmetic wear. Please examine all photographs closely for the condition of the circuit boards, connectors, bezels, loading mechanisms and metal frames.

These drives were removed from a Tandy TRS-80 Model III. Texas Peripherals drives of this type were also used in some early TRS-80 Model 4 configurations, but compatibility with any computer other than the donor Model III is not guaranteed.

Drive selection in the Model III can depend on the computer’s original ribbon-cable wiring. Buyers should compare the model number, connectors, mounting arrangement and electrical requirements with their equipment before purchasing.