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   From: not.email@all.invalid   
      
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   >> I still have that machine, should still run. Walk.   
   >   
   > It's better to leave the unit in the cardboard box :-)   
   >   
   > The head on that drive, has probably welded itself to the surface of the   
   > platter. Drives back then did not have plastic landing ramps, like they   
   > do today.   
      
   So you'd rather have it in "somewhat better condition" and completely   
   useless than take a chance that you can get some use out of it?   
      
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