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From: rleyden@pnet02.CTS.COM (Rich Leyden)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: how do I fix a broken disk drive?
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Date: Fri, 17-Jul-87 00:30:49 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 17 00:30:49 1987
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   I had a similar problem with my NEC DF0: drive.  A temporary solution was
to swap with the drive in df1: so that at least you can use your machine
while resolving the repair.  On my Amiga the connector cables required a
half twist in order that the proper pin #'s be connected.
   I ended up having a new drive installed in df1:($160), the old drive is
still sitting on my shelf in a static bag.
   I could find no where that was willing to undertake repairs on an Amiga
NEC drive, at least not with any assurance that after paying $60 for
allignment that it would work.
   Having nothing to lose, I poked around inside the drive.  I noticed that
the chrome "cam" that positions the heads with chrome belt seemed to have
some wear.  Replacing this would have required parts, a repair manual,
major disassembly, a allignment disk, oscilliscope, probably special tools and
that a complete re-allignment be performed.  Hey- I was willing to go for it
just out of stubborness but I got tired of living with one drive in the mean
time.
   Its best to just readjust your attitude.  Since I had the priviledge of
being an Amiga pioneer and paid nearly twice the current price for my
machine, another $160 is really pretty insignificant isn't it :) .