Re: C128D/1571 issue

Try an alignment.  It is pretty easy to align the internal drive by
attaching an external drive and running the program found here:

http://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=519

Bill Degnan
twitter: billdeg
vintagecomputer.net
On Aug 15, 2015 8:32 PM, "Julian Perry" <jp@digitaltapestries.com> wrote:

> With error21 (No sync)in most modes, my guess it's likely a failed R/W
> head on side 0, or failed clamping/damaged head 1 spring.
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> Julian
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> Hi, friends
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> I recently bought a C128D in south of France during my holidays. It was
> time for testings...
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> - The C128 by itself seems to operate perfectly correctly (that's it - no
> deep test performed yet)
> - The integrated 1571 can't read (write) anything. Here is what I've tried
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> all 4 tests with any known good disk
> 1) load "$" => drive not ready (74) in 1541 or 1571 mode
> 2) switching to 1541 or 1571 mode result to read error (21) [18,0]
> 3) new command (n0:toto,xx) result to read error (21) [0,0] in 1541 mode
> 4) new command (n0:toto,xx) result to read error (20) [0,0] in 1571 mode
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> 6526 resealted - heads cleaned
> spinning and all 3 sensors seems okay
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> Does anyone have a suggestion for next steps ?
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> Regards - Hervé
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> *-- Best regards, Julian                            *
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