🚀 go-pugleaf

We were told that not all ST's were defective at Gemini, however an
apparent recurring problem is the disk drive controller in the ST.
Symptoms are either inability to read disks altogether, or inability to
format disks.
Some of these problems are rectified by opening the ST (beware...a soldering
iron is required to access the board, as the RF shield is soldered shut)
and pulling and reseating the socketed IC's. (only works sometimes...others
have BAD controller chips).
This problem initially looks like a drive problem, but since the floppy
controller is in the CPU, it's actually an ST problem.
Since ATARI does not have sufficient quantities available for an exchange
policy yet, and is strictly repairing units on a when-we-get-around-to-it
basis,....
I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE TO TRY THE MACHINE OUT IN THE STORE BEFORE TAKING
IT HOME!!!!
Most stores will not have sufficient stock to replace defects for at least
another month, maybe longer!!!

			Rob