I used to repair HDD's at customer premises. They were 15 inch drives (with I think 2 platters). We used to adjust the heads with an allen key and oscilloscope.

Physically Massive.. but only 5, yes FIVE MB in size.

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72mbs.

200 metres from cab, & copper all the way.

I think my floppy drives fell off the back of a lorry.
I didn't ask any questions, just paid the guy

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It was up in the loft for years, but I dumped it about 5 years ago.

Time speeding up like it did for your elders like myself?

It was actually 15 July 2006.

Time goes mad when you retire. Left BT just under 4 years ago, but seems like it was just yesterday. At least the car no longer heads to the exchange when I go out.

15 July 2006 ???

We used to have a Honeywell unit with 15 inch platters, at work back in the 80's.

One day, one of the heads made contact with one of the platters. Oh boy, what a mess.

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15 July 2006 ???

It was the same day you trapped your finger when closing the loft trapdoor. Never believe you aren't being watched!