On 2018-08-22 11:51, Andreas Krey wrote: > On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:20:49 +0000, John Nemeth wrote: > ... > >> I believe modern disks are less prone to stiction. However, >> the original poster did say these are old disks. The "solution" >> is to power it up and "gently" shock it, i.e. lift one end about >> an inch and drop it. > > It's a bit gentler to pick it up and 'flick' it arond the disk axle. > At least that's how I got a disk startet I bought (used) at the flea market > many years ago.
That's my recollection of the 'best' way to do it (who determined 'best' is lost in the mists of time...) -- [email protected]
