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Subject: Re: MacIIci with flaky 80Mb Quantum -- what's best?
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Date: 7 Dec 90 23:04:08 GMT
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It sure sounds like the dread "Quantum disease"; the symptoms you describe 
are exactly as those for my much older Quantum 80 external.

If you're having trouble with the dealer, I'd explain to them exactly what 
you've said here.

Good luck.