marcs@crpmks.UUCP (Marc Snyder) (03/02/90)
Hello all, I have a small problem. Recently an external Bell Technologies XTC-150 tape drive on one of our Xenix systems decided it needed a vacation. I opened the unit to find a blown fuse, which when replaced blows instantly upon power-up. I called Bell (now Intel, sort of...) and they told me that the flat fee for repair is $700!!! I already purchased a replacement drive (for $800 -- I bought an Archive Viper). I would however like to get this drive fixed if the price was reasonable. I would appreciate any leads to a third party source who could fix this unit. Also, if anyone was interested in purchasing this unit, let me know how much you'd be willing to spend. Thanks in advance! Please reply via E-mail, or call toll free at the # in my .sig. -- Marc Snyder UUCP: ...philabs!crpmks!marcs System Administrator ...gaboon!crpmks!marcs Ciba-Geigy Corporation Hawthorne, New York Work: 800.431.1900 x2284 Play: 914.592.5234
macy@fmsystm.UUCP (Macy Hallock) (03/04/90)
In article <1127@crpmks.UUCP> marcs@crpmks.UUCP (Marc Snyder) writes: > I have a small problem. Recently an external Bell Technologies >XTC-150 tape drive on one of our Xenix systems decided it needed a >vacation.... [description of failure followed]... >........like to get this drive fixed if the price was reasonable. I >would appreciate any leads to a third party source who could fix this I have found a couple of companies who specialize in tape drive repair by looking at _MSM_ (Microcomputer Service Manager) magazine. Several companies advertise regularly as tape drive repair depots in this publication. If you cannot get a copy, drop me mail and I will assist (I'd be more detailed, but I am at home, not the office, so no copy is at hand...) Macy M. Hallock, Jr. macy@NCoast.ORG uunet!aablue!fmsystm!macy F M Systems, Inc. {uunet!backbone}!cwjcc.cwru.edu!ncoast!fmsystm!macy 150 Highland Drive Voice: +1 216 723-3000 Ext 251 Fax: +1 216 723-3223 Medina, Ohio 44256 USA Cleveland:273-3000 Akron:239-4994 (Dial 251 at tone) (Please note that our system name is "fmsystm" with no "e", .NOT. "fmsystem")