18 Aug
2009
18 Aug
'09
4:15 p.m.
On Aug 18, 2009, at 3:28 PM, Pontus wrote:
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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL
I'm breaking out from my own VAX11/750 thread to
ask a question about
RA70 disks.
I just powered them up and got six out of eight disks (I have two
enclosures) to spin up. Two disks took a few tries, but eventually
started turning. Pretty good turnout given that these disks has been
stored in a damp and cold place.
I've read about older disks getting stuck if not used for longer
periods. The fix range from gently twisting the disks in your hand to
smacking the disks with two hammers to get the platters moving.
Does any one have any experience and suggestions on how to get these
oldies going?
I do the "twist trick" that you describe above. I've never heard
of stuck spindles in an RA7x drive, though. I wonder if the spindle
bearing lubricant has turned to glue?
-Dave