[Ti] drive Matshita UJ-845s not spinning up disc occasionally

[Ralph LEWIS]

On Jul 4, 2008, at 8:54 AM, Malcolm Cornelius wrote:

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> On 30 Jun 2008, at 13:01, MB wrote:
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>> Malcolm Cornelius said:
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>>> Sounds like it isn't loading properly, I'd remove and reseat it, if
>>> that doesn't resolve it, replace it.
>>
>> Reseat? You mean the actual drive or the drive housing? I suppose the
>> former would make a difference, but I'm not sure how to do it.
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> It's a slot loading drive that's not ejecting, so it could well be  
> misaligned if I recall correctly, so reseating it may well resolve  
> your issue.
>
> Take the bottom plate off and it's there in front of you.
>
> If you aren't sure, surf and find a takeapart manual.
>
> -- 
> Best wishes
>
> Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic
> http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk
>
>
Be sure the slot hasn't been slightly bent in the middle. Try  
inserting the tip of a screwdriver in the middle and twist to bend the  
slot wider. Has worked several times on customer computers.

Life isn't about what happens to you, it's about how you handle what  
happens.
Ralph LEWIS
maccare at gwi.net