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Re: Disk ][

ewm1006@tam2000.tamu.edu (Erik Wayne Mckee) wrote:

>I am having a problem with a Disk ][ on a //E.  The computer turns on OK.
>However, the drive comes on but doesn't read anything.  It just stays on 
>ad infinitum.  I took the drive apart and didn't see any obvious problems
>with the connections or the circuits inside.  Th spins.

Try various brands of disks; one of my Disk ][s doesn't like Memorex
Disks; it acts like Memorex disks are "too tight", and doesn't turn
enough.  These disks make "motor working too hard" sounds, as opposed
to the normal "disk sliding" sounds.
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