Re: IDE hard drive failure
On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:20:31 -0700
paul@mackinney.net wrote:
> 1. If the BIOS doesn't always recognize the drive, then you have
> one of three problems: bad BIOS, bad cable, bad drive. Since the
> drive has already failed once, you're pretty sure it's the third
> reason. Try swapping/re-seating the cables or reconfiguring the
> master/slave relation on your IDE bus.
In fact I tried to use the drive on another PC, so the problem is in
the drive! :(
> If the problem persists then it's time to start using that drive
> for a doorstop, bookend, or other purpose suitable to its proven
> reliabilty.
Any idea to *recover* the data before using it for one of those
excelent ideas that you gave? I really CAN picture it as some sort
of decorative art! =)
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Paladin
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