Date   : Mon, 19 Jun 1989 22:26:00 CST
From   : "CP/M is not dead...It is resting with its eyes closed" <CHWEST@UALR.BITNET>
Subject: kaypro 10 disk problem

In recent articles I noticed problems with kaypro 10 disk drives
mentiones as follows:

>>In article <2229@ur-cc.UUCP> mjtt@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Mike Scott) writes:
>>I have a Kaypro 10 running CPM 2.2 and have been receiving occasional 'System
>>Status 02 - BDOS error'.

>My Kaypro 10 had similar problems, and CHECK showed tons of errors on
>the A: drive.  Most of the errors were in the directory area, and eventually
>it wouldn't even boot from the HD.  I was sure I was in for a new drive,
>so after making sure I had a good back up (or 2), I ran FORMAT.COM, to
> more stuff deleted......

Well it is time for a simple reminder that several Kaypro 10 owners
didn't notice in the owners manual that I found caused similar
problems for several users in our local kaypro group. This disk error
cropped up because of dust and heat buildup in the 10's.

On the back of the Kaypro 10 over the fan is a small filter (foam)
that got clogged easily. Kaypro recommended cleaning it often,
avouding heat buildup. We noticed that when the filter clogged it
would sometimes allow the first dust gathered to pull through the
filter.

Simply take the plastic cover off the fan and wash the filter.  Allow
it to dry before restarting the computer. If the filter is torn or
ragged you can find a large replacement at most hardware stores or
even at most of the ????marts in the form of an air conditioning
filter of 1/8 inch foam.

I know this sounds simple to most computer users but I found that
several kaypro 10 owners did not see this in the owners manual.

CHWEST@UALR

Charles West


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