Yes the C1503 can be repaired. The repaired units (C1503-69201) are
orderable (please note I didn't say available - backorders are common
for this part) from HP as an exchange part - they want the old one - for
about $320. Call (800)227-8164 in the US to order this part from HP.

                                   Bob J. -- Ideal Computer Services




Chris Bartram wrote:
>
> After having gone through several of these little buggers, I wonder if
> there's any alternative to just throwing them out... Can they (HPC1503Bs)
> be repaired once they stop working (I assume the heads wear out as we do
> tend to go through a good number of tapes...:-) ).
>
> If they can be repaired/reconditioned, anyone out there do it - or know
> someone that does?
>
> If not, any good sources for bulk purchases of them? ;-) Or are there
> cheaper alternatives that'll write the standard HP DDS formats?
>
>              TIA,
>               Chris Bartram
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