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Re: help diagnosing an Apple IIe, please.



Michael J. Mahon wrote:

If it is a "DB-19" connector, then it can only be plugged in the
right way, but if it is the original 20-pin IDC connector, it is
possible to plug it in backward--usually with the effect of blowing
a chip or two, and a dead drive.


Also it must be plugged into the correct "Drive 1" header.

I think there are simple checks possible. If after power-up
the computer shows a cursor and an "]" prompt, the problem
is likely with the controller. If the drive is faulty but the
controller is OK, there will be no prompt till a CTRL-RESET.

Also:
] CALL -151
*C600L

If reasonable disassembly is not there, it is definitely the card.

-Alex.