[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> Another thing I wanted to ask about zip_drives...I got
> 'attacked' by this person on #linux the other night, babbling
> something about how I was DOOMED because I used the zip-drive....he
> referencing something called "the click of death". He wouldn't hear
> of my skepticism..ie; 28 zip-carts & 2years or so on without so much
> as a hint of any trouble here.
> Anyone know what this bloke was on about with this 'click of death'
> thing, regarding iomega zip drives?
See <http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,18622,00.html> for an article on this
problem. It doesn't affect everyone, but does bite many. Once it occurs,
because the drive positioning mechanism isn't very robust, the problem can act
almost as if it were a mechanical virus.
Yes, I've been a victim of this problem. Yes, I unknowingly proved that it
can cause a problem when you move a failed disk from one Zip drive to another.
Yes, Iomega, albeit reluctantly, is replacing the drive and supposedly the
damaged disks too, after a weeks long battle.
I doubt you're doomed. The fragility problems with Zip drives affects mainly
those who frequently transport Zip drives around, such as when I travel on
business. If you don't carry your drive around a lot, you may have no
problem. If you _DO_ start having a problem with a Zip drive (you insert a
disk, and an unending series of "click" ... "click" ... "click" noises begin
to come from your drive, _DONT_ test it with another disk. Go to your dealer
and get some help in getting the drive repaired/replaced. It is likely that a
bad drive will eat other diskettes.
--
Rick Forrister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Opera: Greek word meaning "death by music".
--Anonymous
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