HELP! How can I increase the Bad Block table size on my 67Meg?

[dave munroe]

> I believe the model of my 67M drive is "MiniScribe 6085", which is
> advertised for around $800 (gag! gag! choke!).  Any alternatives that
> might be cheaper if I end up having to replace it?

Miniscribe 6085 is correct.  Since mine is quite dead (and AT&T depot
repair is asking ~$2000 for a replacement (!)), I've been seeking
alternate routes.

The cheapest brand-new full-warranty Miniscribe 6085 I've been able to
find is $649 from Computer Products Corporation (see July '88 BYTE, page
100).  This is a 1-year warranty.   They are at (303)-442-4747 or, orders
only, 1-800-338-4273.

I'm trying to get mine fixed (supposedly it's just the electronics and
not the motor) at Drive Repair Labs here in Portland, but they seem to be
delayed due to back-ordered proprietary components from Miniscribe.  Their
repair fee is only $250 w/90-day warranty.

						-dave

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