Re: SCSI Mini-FAQ v0.9b1

[danb@pro-newton.cts.com (Dan Brown)]

In <CEyuzz.8zy@well.sf.ca.us> joko@well.sf.ca.us (Joe Kohn) writes:

>
>>> some form of continuity checker is a very good idea, be it a light,
>>> buzzer, or ohmmeter.
>
>Dan - In this sentence, and in the paragraph after, you keep talking about
>continuity. I have no idea what that means. Is a continuity checker
>something that can be purchased? Continuity of what? Electricity? Maybe if
>you described what continuity means, the rest would make some sense to me.

        OK...  I'm referring to electrical continuity--basically, whether one
pin is electrically connected to another one.  Yes, you can purchase one,
usually for a couple of dollars.  Radio Shack sells them, as do most auto
parts stores.

>Keep in mind that not everyone knows about electrical/electronic stuff. I
>sure don't.

        Good point.

>A general question...you make it all sound so easy. How long does it take to
>assemble a hard drive? Is it a 5-10 minute job? Can someone with "10 left
>thumbs" (that's my mechanical ability) do it?

        Maybe not 5-10 minutes, but generally less than 15.  It is very easy,
requiring very little mechanical ability.  Generally, if you can use a
screwdriver, you can assemble a hard drive with very little difficulty.

>Thanks.

        You're welcome, and many thanks for your input.

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