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From: sophist@brainiac.raidernet.com (Phillip McReynolds)
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Subject: Re: HD will not spin up (sometimes), banging it helps; Suggestions?
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Date: 30 Oct 90 18:05:42 GMT
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trd10523@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Die Hard Cub Fan) writes:

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> ...I found out that the problem was the
> lubricant used on the motor shaft. It is not silicone based, so it seizes up
> with time. (So, banging it un-seizes it enough for the motor to drive it.)
> 
> Well, after hearing this, I proceeded to send Seagate a NASTY letter on their
> tech support BBS system (1-408-438-8771, 1200 bps). They explained that this
> happened a lot to the first generation of these drives. He gave me an RMA num

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Is there some way of determining which generation of these drives one
has (by serial numbers or something)?  I own an ST-238R which also has
the letters 'PR' right after the model number.  I would be really
interested in finding out whether my drive is going to seize up after 18
months of service (I've only had it since May).

BTW, 18 months *is* conveniently after the expiration of the Warranty.


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