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From: unkydave@shumv1.uucp ("Dangerous" Dave)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: *** HELP!!! *** Disk whine on a Seagate ST 251-1
Summary: Not really a problem
Keywords: ST-251, disk whine
Message-ID: <4095@ncsuvx.ncsu.edu>
Date: 2 Oct 89 19:46:18 GMT
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Reply-To: unkydave@shumv1.ncsu.edu ("Dangerous" Dave)
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    in reply to the netter experiencing a high-pitched whine from their
ST-251, don't worry.
    I have an old CMI hard drive that did the exact same thing for the
exact same reason as everyobne else on here has indicated (the diagnoses
I have seen so far seem right on the mark).
    You can either fix it temporarily like other people have indicated
or (if you have the tech know-how) you can remove that pesky static
ground. It really isn't needed. It's like your gall bladder...nice
to have but you can get along fine without it.

UnkyDave
bank@cslimg.ncsu.edu
unkydave@shumv1.ncsu.edu