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From: ching@pepsi.amd.com (Mike Ching)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Hard Disc Failures
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Date: 29 Aug 89 16:56:09 GMT
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I bought a used 5-1/4" Quantum 80Meg drive and experienced similar problems
to the ones being discussed (disk not recognized, etc.). Awful noises from
the drive while seeking indicated a problem with the head carriage and I
found that tilting the drive would cure the problem. If I had a warranty,
I'd get it fixed but the drive seems to be OK if operated on its side so
that's how I've been using it for the last 4 months. If you've got a drive
that spins but isn't recognized, it might help to change its orientation.

mike ching