On Sun, 11 Nov 2001, Gunther Schadow wrote:

> 
>  > 50   Ensure that positioner motor lock is in the unlock
>  >      position. If OK, then replace servo module,
>  >      microprocessor module
> 
> So, sounds like there is once chance for me: to find this
> "positioner motor lock" and move it into the unlock position.
> However, I have no idea how to do that? It sounds reasonable
> that this thing may be locked for transport, I sure hope
> so, because otherwise all my moving and installing this
> thing would have been in vain.
> 
> any help with this is appreciated. Not that I depend on the
> RA81 for operation, but I've got it and I believe in having
> a VAX collection with 100% functional stuff.

Open the RA81 drive. Looking at the HDA, you will se a plastic lever which
can be turned. One position is marked locked, the other position is marked
unlocked....

	Johnny

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