[comp.sys.mac.hardware] problem with long delays with an HD20

davidt@mendota.psi.siemens.com (David Trumble) (06/06/90)

!! Help !!

I have a Mac Plus with an HD20. 

Occassionally, when the Mac attempts to access the hard disk, 
the disk's light comes on, it sounds like it starts seeking,
and then it sits there for about 1 or 2 minutes. During this 
delay, it sounds like it seeks a few times. Eventually it
comes back and works normally again.

I'd guess it does this once or twice an hour during normal 
operation.

I've run a few virus detectors and nothing shows up. There
are only a few init's installed, and they don't seem to
affect this.

If anyone has had similar problems, probable causes, solutions,
etc. please let me know!


Thanks in advance,

Dave Trumble