Re: need advice on scsi disk failure
On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 7:34 AM, <owens@netptc.net> wrote:
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> The conventional approach is first to clean the contacts on the
> connector and the card (some alcohol on a cotton swab for the
> connector and a pencil eraser for the card contacts) and try again.
> If that doesn't work go to "plan B" (run a complete disk diagnostic
> regularly-if the problem is the connector then the disk diagnostic
> will only fail when the connector isn't inserted fully; if the
> problem is NOT the connector then the disk diagnostic should pick up
> the problem).
> L
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You are right!
I don't have alcohol
so I just use my hand to rub the connection between cable and connector
the new power supply (which always fails to power my scsi disk) can power it now
The human's hand is the best tool!
I still have to buy a new scsi cable (and connector?)
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