dave@safari.UUCP (dave munroe) (07/02/88)
> 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 ...!pacbell!safari!dave