>OK, I have it connected with only the power plug. >by picking it up and shaking (gently but convincingly), >I did get it to spin up! Sounds like a dentist drill. > >However, it won't start up again once it's been powered >off. Just makes a slight rattling noise, a tiny amount >of whirring. > >Seems not good. >--Anna
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