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From: nraoaoc@nmtsun.nmt.edu (NRAO Array Operations Center)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: GVP Hardcard Problem
Summary: Problem with Quantum drive, GVP will send chip
Keywords: harddrive, GVP, Quantum
Message-ID: <3496@nmtsun.nmt.edu>
Date: 15 Nov 89 02:44:37 GMT
Reply-To: nraoaoc@jupiter.nmt.edu (NRAO Array Operations Center)
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Organization: New Mexico Tech, Socorro NM
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In article <402@brown3.UUCP> leed@cell.mot.COM (Dwight Lee) writes:
>Pat Palmer (ppalmer@oddjob.uchicago.edu) writes:
>>I have a problem with a GVP 40meg Quantum hardcard in an A2000.  I am
>
>Yes, that's exactly what happened to me (and still happens occasionally).  I
>called up GVP and was told to do the following:
...Series of tips
>Supposedly GVP has some kind of replacement chip for the Quantum drive which
>will increase the amount of current applied to the drive at start-up.  I'm not
>sure whether they'll send it to us or whether we have to send the drives back
>in.  I beieve that the chip is directly from Quantum, so it may be available
>from other sources.  Anyone out there that has followed up on this situation?

Yes, I did today.  GVP was helpful as usual and very responsive.  The problem
is a chip on the Quantum drive, and Quantum has provided an upgrade.  GVP
will mail the chip to me (no charge) in the next day or two.  Meanwhile, my
harddrive is working again, except for occassional minor problems.  So, I 
am looking forward to getting the new chip.  My impression is you will have to 
ask for the chip.

I want to thank all  of the people who sent me information about this problem.
I cannot seem to get email through to all addresses.

Pat Palmer (email:  ppalmer@oddjob.uchicago.edu)