So, I 've got this IBM AT, which is strangely enough, fairly rare in its
currently equipped form (EGA, 30M HDD). I'd like to keep it original if
possible. There is a weird problem with the hard disk. When I turn the
machine on, the hard disk makes this 'CLOK' sound, like the head is trying
to retract or something but can't. When the machine tries to boot the hard
disk, it just sits there with the light on and then says it had a seek error
or could not detect the disk.
Any ideas what's wrong? Is it supposed to make that noise when you turn it
on? It's awfully loud.
Otherwise the platters spin freely and quietly, no bearing noise there.
There isn't a head lock on this drive is there?
Thanks
Julian