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From: gast@lanai.cs.ucla.edu
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Subject: Hard Disk Replacement needed
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Date: 19 Feb 91 05:06:04 GMT
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I have a 286 clone that was damaged in shipping.  I believe that it is
the hard disk, but it could be the controller (but the A-drive appears
to be fine).  Some more tests tomorrow should provide me with more
information.  Obtaining the existing data is not a concern since I
have tape backups (which I presume to be in tact, but I have not
consulted Murphy. :-) )

The current HD is a Miniscribe 40 Meg 65 ms Model 3650 (although the
Fawmapper says HDA: 34041 and TN: 4095-7L).  I believe that a file called
dmdriver.sys controls it.

What I need to know is:  Should I just replace the HD or should I get
a new controller board as well?  I want to get a faster and bigger drive.
Does anyone know what type this drive is?  (MFM or RLL).

Please respond via e-mail.

Thanks for your help.

David