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<blockquote data-quote="pm-r" data-source="post: 1805582" data-attributes="member: 175845">That “solution” you found was for overcoming the &quot;stiction&quot; that would occur with those old drives when the platters would stick to the pickup head and prevent it from turning.The easier and quicker method &quot;fix&quot; was to use a large rubber mallet, and give the Mac a good sharp smack/hit or two/three on it's side while powering it up.I saw an ad a few days ago from Western Digital for some IDE drives. I think they were about 80 MB and around $80 USD.I cannot recall the maximum size drive one could use in those Macs.PS: be VERY careful of the CRT's high-voltage inside those machines as it can kill!!!&nbsp; Also, you'll need a very long bladed screwdriver with Phillips or torx head, I can't remember which, to reach the screws that hold the cover on.- Patrick======</blockquote>

[QUOTE="pm-r, post: 1805582, member: 175845"] That “solution” you found was for overcoming the "stiction" that would occur with those old drives when the platters would stick to the pickup head and prevent it from turning. The easier and quicker method "fix" was to use a large rubber mallet, and give the Mac a good sharp smack/hit or two/three on it's side while powering it up. I saw an ad a few days ago from Western Digital for some IDE drives. I think they were about 80 MB and around $80 USD. I cannot recall the maximum size drive one could use in those Macs. PS: be VERY careful of the CRT's high-voltage inside those machines as it can kill!!! Also, you'll need a [B]very long[/B] bladed screwdriver with Phillips or torx head, I can't remember which, to reach the screws that hold the cover on. - Patrick ====== [/QUOTE]

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