G'day Paul,

In a msg to you, Rod Gasson said:

 PE> However, the first thing I'd suspect (after having similar
 PE> weird/random lights flashing) is the power supply. Easiest thing
 PE> to do is to try a replacement..  possibly from a 1581 drive?

Don't try a 1581 power supply!!

According to Doug at CMD it can't supply enough current for the HD.  I
made the mistake of using my HD for awhile with a 1581 PS and had many
of the symptoms you've described, which went away when I got a proper
HD supply to use.

A new PS from CMD is around $60US and comes with a detachable cord so
you can remove the septic tank version and use a proper Oz cord.  It's
a switch mode one so it can be used here.  Thing is, I'd hate for you
to order a new power supply if you're not certain that's where the
problem is.   Kinda a catch-22 situation though, really.


Cheers,
Gaelyne

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