SCreaming RD54 aka Maxtor 2190

From: ajp166 <ajp166_at_bellatlantic.net>
Date: Thu Jan 18 17:47:52 2001

From: Clint Wolff (VAX collector) <vaxman_at_qwest.net>
>There is a small copper (berylium?) bracket on the bottom of the RD53
>which connects the spindle to ground. Removing said bracket reduces


Only if its a RD53, a Micropolus 1325, yes removing the static drain
does invite a minor headto media snap. Better to move or lube with
a tiny bit of graphite.

>will considerably shorten the life of the drive... My personal belief
>is the drive is near the end of its life anyway when it starts to whine,
>so removing the bracket doesn't do much of anything to it...


RD53s generally suffer from heat, keep em cool and they do better.
Same for RD54s. I have a RD54 that screams, I've been waiting for
it to fail for the last 5 years...it hasn't.

Allison
Received on Thu Jan 18 2001 - 17:47:52 GMT