a fix for PINCHROLLERS!!!

[Scott Buckner]

I have found a product called Re-Grip that cleans and revitalizes glazed, and hardened rubber parts. It is recommended for turntable drives, belts, and miniature slot car tires!

I think it may work well on card readers..

Mfd. by Rawn Co. Inc. and can likely be purchased at electronics supply stores.

[Steve Borowsky]

The problem with the pinch rollers is that they turn to mush, not become brittle. The only solution is to find a replacement roller. Fortunately there are a couple of things that work. One is a particular diameter of model airplane fuel line and another is small 'O' rings ('the smallest you can find') available at some hardware stores,using two to make up the width.