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From: hr@uicsl.UUCP
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Subject: Drive Death
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Date: Fri, 9-May-86 11:21:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri May  9 11:21:00 1986
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Nf-From: uicsl.UUCP!hr    May  9 10:21:00 1986



Help!

Does anyone know where I can order an NEC FD1035 drive? (Its the
kind used in the Amiga.) My drive 0 went bellyup last night. While
the Amiga can not read the disk, it can access the drive mechanism.
But the insuing noises lead me to believe the problem is mechanical.
I was able to switch drives 0 & 1 so I can at least boot.

I've had my 8" system for four years with no problems. The Amiga drive
came apart in about 5 months. I hope this isn't the start of a trend.
I will NOT take my drive in for service by the local 'authorized' dealer.
I'd rather go back to CPM.


p.s.
	If Commodore ever changes the boot rom, I hope they allow booting
	from an external drive.
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	harold ravlin		{ihnp4,pur-ee}!uiucdcs!uicsl!hr