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Hi galax, I meant to also ask you if you have a simple way for me to test the power supply (while I have it out) - I have a digital multi-meter and assume I would only use the A/C terminals for testing, but should the output read 120V and/or is there a continuity measurement to do, etc. and as mentioned the PS "looks" in great shape - Thank you

Hi galax -, I took apart my Atari 1040 STfm and all components "look" (save for dust) great - All resistors still have their color codes intact and no capacitors bulging. etc. - I am assuming the module Where you plug in the power cord IS the power supply and even it looks great for the same reasons - it would probably be worth replacing if cost not too high so, Thank you for your diagnosis - Looks like even back then that computers first thing to replace is the PS! ************************* I did have luck installing Steem and have played around with it, but I still can't figure how to load my Master Tracks Pro floppy to it yet - as mentioned before, when I insert the MTP floppy and press the A drive, it asks if I want to Format it, and fearing it will erase the program on said disc, I always say No to formatting (b/c it Will erase it, right??) My floppy Drive Does work - Do you know How to load the A drive's MTP into Steem? (I can't make Steem See it) I am assuming Steem works similar to say the way CloneDrive (by Elaborbytes?) works? Thanks again!

Thanks Wallhy1 for the recommendation

Now I'm up to a Billion - Thanks for taking the time to help; especially all the links and the Facebook one, too - I appreciate our Great neighbor's to the North! (OK if I say Go Stars!?)

Thanks a million, galax! I just discovered Steem yesterday and now I know it's safe to download - I have a Inspiron 530 Desktop Win7 64 with a floppy drive which I would use to get all info off the flops and on to my C Drive and I assume I'd use the floppy image to do that - Is an Image same as an Emulator program? Also, how do I format a Disc without erasing it (I know I'm starting to sound a bit dim) - I was planning on buying a USB to MIDI in/out Cable to accomplish the end result, unless you have a better way? I will pursue all of your recommendations and if I have some questions, I hope you don't mind if I bug ya a little for answers - I will do my best research b4 asking - Once again, Thanks for all of your help!

Thanks = I haven't got that far regarding Capacitors - I know a little about electronics (more of a mechanical person) and I do have a digital multi-meter, but lacking testing knowledge - Do I measure a/c volts alone or do ohms come in to the equation, and what would be their ranges? If it were to be the PS, do you recommend a parts Company?

Is there a download that enables my Windows 7 64 Laptop (using a Floppy Drive) to run my Master Tracks Pro Sequencer Program for Atari 1040 STfm? I also have an XP Laptop and/or XP Mode for PC and even a Windows 98 Desktop available to use, if necessary - Thanks in advance!

Thank you for the Link = Appreciate it!

MY 1040 STfm used to work perfectly for years, but now I've got a problem: When I turn it on, I see the desktop (no icons) with limited drop-down choices to pick from, (the keyboard and Mouse do work), but the Floppy Drive is producing a very steady "We will rock you" Clicking sound and will Not load a Disc, and the lights are a very low red color - I put two other F-Drives in that I know works, and in those Drives, there were No clicking sounds and although the Green lights were solidly On, it still would not load a Disc - I am using Master Tracks Pro's Sequencer Program and all my Songs are being held hostage! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!

MY 1040 STfm used to work perfectly for years, but now I've got a problem: When I turn it on, I see the desktop (no icons) with limited drop-down choices to pick from, (the keyboard and Mouse do work), but the Floppy Drive is producing a very steady "We will rock you" Clicking sound and will Not load a Disc, and the lights are a very low red color - I put two other F-Drives in that I know works, and in those Drives, there were No clicking sounds and although the Green lights were solidly On, it still would not load a Disc - I am using Master Tracks Pro's Sequencer Program and all my Songs are being held hostage! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!