RK07 head lock???

--- Mitch Wright <mew_list(a)swbell.net> wrote: I haven't been inside an RK07 for about 10 years, but ISTR there's a solonoid that releases the heads from park, not a head clamp. i.e. - the heads lock by default when the drive spins down and don't unlock unless the drive detects all is well. I have a distinct memory of a deep, resounding *clunk* when the drive has just spun up - the head lock release, IIRC. You might ensure the heads are retracted all the way - a dead NiCd pack might prevent that from happening (it provides juice for that final seek) And don't get your fingers in between the positioner ears and the magnet - it wants to put about 1/8" clearance when it retracts fully and your finger will barely slow it down. -ethan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - send holiday greetings for Easter, Passover http://greetings.yahoo.com/