On Mon, 30 Nov 1998, Jason Willgruber wrote:
> Anyone have a hard drive controller for a Tandy 1400HD laptop that they'd
> want to sell? The one in mind recently died, and when I turn it on, all I
> get is a blue screen. I disconnect the HD, it starts to boot (BIOS number
> comes up), then stops, and starts emitting a fish-like smell. I pull the
> controller entirely, and it works fine (with no fish smell).
>
> Any suggestions (other than getting one from RadioShack)?
First, check if there's a fish stuck in your laptop. Second, have you
looked closely at the controller card to see if there is any obvious
melting of parts, or blackened spots? Check each component for excessive
heat (excessive meaning if you touch it and it instantly burns your
finger). Have you tried the hard drive in another machine? Be careful,
if the hard drive is at fault here you may end up frying fish with another
controller card.
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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