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From: chapman@fornax.uucp (John Chapman)
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Subject: Rodime drives, parts (DC brake), HELP
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Date: Sat, 20-Sep-86 00:40:13 EDT
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 I have a Rodime 203e (40mb raw) st506 drive that won't power up properly.
 (The platter won't spin up, although it is trying)
 I think the brake is going to need replacing.  Could someone please help
 with the following questions?

 1. Is there a Canadian or US distributor I can order a new brake from (the
    drives are made in England)?  Cal. Digital retails the drives but I
    don't think they sell parts for any of their stock.

 2. Do I really need the brake (spindown is 8secs even with the brake)?
    Do the heads get closer to the surface at power down? If not why
    do I need to slow the platters in a short period rather than letting
    it coast to a stop?

  I would really appreciate a quick response here as my system is useless
  till I get the drive fixed.

  Thanks in advance,

	john chapman
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