> Hi!
>
> I have a NMS-8245 of which the diskdrive is really broken. I already
> replaced the belt, but that didn't help. I still get Disk Offline
> errors. After opening the drive, I noticed that the drive-head isn't
> moving to the inner part of the disk if I give a "Files" command.
>
It shouldn't, the directory is on the outer part. So far, so good,
I'd say.
> But if I move it to the inner-part manually and reset the computer, I see
> it
> moving to the outer part.
Also OK.
> After that, it won't move anymore.
Oops, here's where the trouble gets in.
Does the disk turn if you type 'files'+chr$(13) ?
Have you tried a low-level disk program (fonito or whatever) and try
to read track 40+ or so? The least it should do is move over there. Also try
formatting a disk.
> Conclusion:
> - drive motor = ok
> - head motor = ok
> - drive belt = ok
ok...
> So, what could be the problem then? Diskcontroller broken? The cables
> and connectors also seem to be ok...
>
It could be anything really, but my bet would be on the drive. Best
thing to try is another drive, but I believe the 8245 has a non-standard
connector. There are ways to connect a pc-drive though (it was discussed
here some time ago).
I don't have any information about the 8245 drive, so I can't give
you any ideas to look for on the drive itself. Maybe someone else knows more
about this.
Greetz,
Patrick
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