It won't work in the desk top. It sounds like maybe the disc are slipping on the motor shaft. I think I'll just take it apart and see what I can do. can't do much worse than not be able to get the files and hey I just might learn something....
thanks for all you help

...you've been very welcoming to a new comer
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