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We've got a dead PS/2 model 30-021. The 3.5" hard disk decided not to spin
at all on power-up, so in trying to replace the thing, I've discovered:

	It's a DASD interfaced drive (is this REALLY true?)
	The controller is part of the motherbaord
	These things are expensive to replace
	These things are slowwwwww 85-120ms seek times

To get the box back on line, we put in a DTC XT HD controller and an
EXTERNAL segate 4051 and an EXTERNAL power supply (from a XT). This setup
works fine (the box has never been faster), but the external electronics
is a real problem (RFI and audible noise and doesn't match the furniture
and other really important stuff).

My questions: What's the story on the originial drive? Is it really DASD or
the typical IBM-disguised simple format? Can we install an internal 3.5" 
drive and grab power leads from somewhere off the PS/2 motherboard? Why did
we buy a PS/2 in the first place?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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