Path: utzoo!utgpu!water!watmath!uunet!zorch!pacbell!safari!dave
From: dave@safari.UUCP (dave munroe)
Newsgroups: unix-pc.general
Subject: Re: HELP! How can I increase the Bad Block table size on my 67Meg?
Message-ID: <247@safari.UUCP>
Date: 2 Jul 88 05:46:06 GMT
References: <469@cogent.UUCP>
Distribution: unix-pc
Organization: Safari Time Labs; Portland Oregon
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> I believe the model of my 67M drive is "MiniScribe 6085", which is
> advertised for around $800 (gag! gag! choke!).  Any alternatives that
> might be cheaper if I end up having to replace it?

Miniscribe 6085 is correct.  Since mine is quite dead (and AT&T depot
repair is asking ~$2000 for a replacement (!)), I've been seeking
alternate routes.

The cheapest brand-new full-warranty Miniscribe 6085 I've been able to
find is $649 from Computer Products Corporation (see July '88 BYTE, page
100).  This is a 1-year warranty.   They are at (303)-442-4747 or, orders
only, 1-800-338-4273.

I'm trying to get mine fixed (supposedly it's just the electronics and
not the motor) at Drive Repair Labs here in Portland, but they seem to be
delayed due to back-ordered proprietary components from Miniscribe.  Their
repair fee is only $250 w/90-day warranty.

						-dave

					...!pacbell!safari!dave