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From: atluri@berlioz.nsc.com (Venkata R. Atluri)
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Subject: Computer needs to be shaken to get harddisk going -HELP !
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Date: 1 May 91 06:28:58 GMT
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Hi,
I have a Problem with my epsom equity I+ (XT-compatable). The computer
is at my home and When I turn on the power the harddisk does not come 
alive. The computer comes up with a 1701 error code. If I physicall lift
the the computer and shake it well as if to give the harddisk some motion
then the hard disk comes up. Once the computer is working it continues to
run with out any problem. So the question is, is there any way I can
fix this problem without buying a new harddisk. Any service tips are
welcome.

Thanks in advance

-atluri

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