GG> Don't try a 1581 power supply!!

:-)

GG> A new PS from CMD is around $60US and comes with a detachable cord so

That's an obscene amount of money for a presumably 12V power supply, isn't
it?  Still, I suppose the whole drive was obscenely priced!

GG> a switch mode one so it can be used here.  Thing is, I'd hate for you
GG> to order a new power supply if you're not certain that's where the
GG> problem is.   Kinda a catch-22 situation though, really.

Yeah, I know the feeling.  I'm not confident that that is the problem, but
at least I have SOME evidence that I may be able to get out of it
relatively cheaply.  Thanks + bye.  Paul.
@EOT:

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