Re: Apple IIe - Boot problem and unusual notes

[Allen Bong <allenbsf6502@gmail.com>]

On Mar 10, 5:17 am, "myoldmac.net" <use...@myoldmac.net> wrote:
> I have a problem with an Apple IIe I just bought.
>
> It does start with a usual "Apple ][" Screen,
> but when a floppy drive is attached the drive starts to run
> but it seems not to boot the System.
>
> I get some notes on the screen (see photo in my Forum)
>
> http://myoldmac.net/cgi-data/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=794#794
>
> The drive stops after one second and stays silent.
>
> If I use a DOS Master disk I get other notes as I use another
> "Autoboot" Disk. But the notes stay the same if I use the same disk.
>
> I took out all cards, tried another Apple II Disk Interface, a second
> drive...
> The problem still exists - it seems to be the Logic Board.
>
> Does anyone can explain whats wrong with my Apple IIe ?
>
> Oliver

Are you able to go to Applesoft and get the " ] " prompt?

I'd try the disk II card on another slot, say 5 or 4 and start the
drive using PR#5 or PR#4.  Are you sure the drive heads are not dirty
and the disks are good?

Allen