On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:20:31 -0700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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! =) --- Paladin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
