>> Is it likely to be a hardware or software issue? Hardware. The floppy drive software is in ROM, not a part of the System folder.
> I would start by inserting a new floppy and see if it can be formated. > If it formats then i would drag some file to it to see if it records. Yep, do that. Then you'll know for sure. There are only a few different floppy "styles". Perhaps they differ in mounting, but all Mac floppies use the same connector. Look for something of the same vintage, Mac or clone, for a replacement. -David -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
