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Re: RD53s won't stay spun-up

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From: Bill Pechter
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 12:54
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In article <1993Jan5.042039.1070@cmkrnl.com> jeh@cmkrnl.com writes:
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>> The current theory is this: these Micropolis 1325's and 1335's apparently
>> have quite sophisticated current sensing circuits to monitor the motor
>> load and such.  With time, the motor windings degrade and the current
>> load exceeds the tolerance of the limiting circuit.  The spin-up spin-down
>> behavior is the drive saying I am not working correctly.
>> 



boy I've got the same problem on my PC's 1325.  Anyone know a cheap repair 
place for these drives.

Or else, anyone have prints or a need for a doorstop.

Bill

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From: pechter@ocpt.ccur.com (Bill Pechter)
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Subject: Re: RD53s won't stay spun-up
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Date: 6 Jan 93 12:54:35 GMT
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