SCreaming RD54 aka Maxtor 2190

From: jpero_at_sympatico.ca <(jpero_at_sympatico.ca)>
Date: Thu Jan 18 04:37:08 2001

> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 21:23:44 -0800
> To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> From: Chuck McManis <cmcmanis_at_mcmanis.com>
> Subject: SCreaming RD54 aka Maxtor 2190
> Reply-to: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org

> I've got a newly re-functioning VAXStation 2000 which is equipped with an
> RD54 hard drive. The system boots into Ultrix 3.1 however it is _very_
> loud. The drive has got a serious whine to it. I'm wondering if there is a
> bering or a brush somewhere that I can lubricate to cut down on the noise!
>
> --Chuck
>
Sad....

Violin playing weepy tunes.... that hd is dying. There is no
external static discharge spring touching that spindle button. That
hd is whining/squawking because heads are crashing!

Grab the data back before that hd finally dies for good.

Cheers,

Wizard
Received on Thu Jan 18 2001 - 04:37:08 GMT