Burn-in diagnostic technique for a disc driving apparatus

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1995-07-26

1996-07-16

Nguyen, Hoa T.

Static information storage and retrieval

Magnetic bubbles

Guide structure

365201, G06F 1134

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055375375

ABSTRACT:
A hard disc drive includes a self-diagnostic program which is stored either in ROM, on the magnetic disc or the like. This program enables the disc drive to be placed in an environment wherein a predetermined temperature is maintained and a so called "burn in" diagnostic carried out without the need for host computers and interface cabling. The outcome of the diagnostic can be recorded on a suitable media within the drive for later accessing.

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