Sounds like the rubber band broke
No, really. Common failing on the Amstrad drives is the drive belt perishing. Used to be able to get replacement ones on fleabay, if you're interested in fixing it.
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An eejit passing by in a purple satin skirt with sparkly bits,
Tue 11 Dec 2012, 19:14,
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Yeah...
I remember reading something about that...
Ahh primitive 80's elastic band technology.
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tim1701 I have no board signature!!!!!,
Tue 11 Dec 2012, 20:02,
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