Date   : Sun, 18 Jun 1989 21:31:00 EDT
From   : Lewallen@DOCKMASTER.ARPA
Subject: K10 Hard disk problems in info-cpm v89139

I have two K10s, one 84 and one 83.  The 84 has a different hard disk
controller.  I am not sure of the numbers of the controllers, but the
84 has another 40 pin chip on it.  On my 83, I had the problems
described in info-cpm139.  I reformatted and problem cleared up.  I
had another friend with an 83 K10 and he stated he had to reformat at
least once a year becuase of simular problems.  The 84 has not had any
problems like that in the 3 years I have owned it.  It appears that,
if the hard drive is not damaged, it can usually be restored to normal
operation by reformatting.  Would be interested in hearing from other
K10 owners about their problems/non-problems they have had.

Ric Lewallen
Lewallen @ Dockmaster.ncsc.mil