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From: ramsiri@blake.acs.washington.edu (Enartloc Nhoj)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st,comp.sys.mac
Subject: Quantum fixed
Keywords: chip ADDITION (not replacement)
Message-ID: <5269@blake.acs.washington.edu>
Date: 9 Jan 90 16:34:42 GMT
Organization: Univ of Washington, Seattle
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For those interested in the solution to my
intermittent powering down of my Quantum 80S:

THe lubricant surrounding the actuator arm
is rendered ineffective due to various 
circumstances including certain conditions of
humidity and dust. The fix is a chip produced
by Quantum that can be installed by your dealer
that forces a random seek across the platters
during periods of inactivity.  Apparently the
Seagates already do this.. and the "new" Quantums
come with the chip fix.  

So far, i have had my drive running flawlessly for 14 hours..
seems to have done the trick.

THought i'd mention the GREAT service given by MacLand in Tempe, AZ.
They recieved my drive on Thursday morning, made the chip insertion
and ran a test.. had it mailed out THAT DAY Fed express 1-2 day delivery.
Can't ask for better service!  ALso, Jay Denton, one of the techs, was
very concerned and helpful.  

Apparently, the problem I had is rather common...  so if 
your Quantum starts failing to read/write due to a spin problem..
you may investigate the possibility of getting the rom chip (v. A200)
from your dealer.

-kevin
ramsiri@blake.acs.washington.edu