Boot problems on 3B1

[a.d.hay]

In article <3409 at vpk4.UUCP> hjespers at attcan.UUCP (Hans Jespersen) writes:
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>Have you tried dropping your 3b1!!!! Notice no smiley face, that's
>because I'm serious. I know several people who have experienced similar
>booting headaches and a good swift jolt solved the problem. I believe
>it has something to do with the hard disk being reluctant to spin up
>to proper speed. The hot temperature or the on/off (spin up/spin down)
>solves the problem temporarily.
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WARNING:
be sure to park your hard disk first!

even if you do, you might damage the hard disk;
it isn't rated for much in the way of impact.

i don't know if there's a way to lubricate the drive,
but that would be a better solution.
if it can't be lubed, you've got to bite the bullet and replace the drive
(:^<)
maybe upgrade the drive size at the same time (:^>)

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