> It shouldn't, the directory is on the outer part. So far, so good,
> I'd say.
Oh, I thought it was on the inner part... Now that I think of it: yeah, you
are right, it should be on the outer part, because there is more magnetic
material per square meter there, so that the FAT and DIR and so on would be
safer there.
> > 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) ?
Yeah, it spins and the drive led's on.
> 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.
I will try this tomorrow, when I have more time.
> > 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 know, the connector scheme is on The Ultimate MSX FAQ.
> 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.
Anyone experience with those drives?
Grtjs, Manuel
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