There is a fair chance that you can fix this easily and quickly. It is likely that after sitting for eight or nine years the read/write heads are sticking. Tapping the empeg not too gently (but don't get carried away and slam it!) on a hard surface may release them and put you back in business. Failing that, open the case and re-seat the drive cables.

If it needs more than that, you are beyond my pay grade, but there are still plenty of people here who can offer better and more detailed advice.

tanstaafl.