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| dsquire:
Darren My old 486DX2-66 Computer with 2 hard drives in it used to give my fits some times. :doh: The "D" drive in the computer would not be found even though it was there and nothing had been done since it was shut down the last time. Turned out that dampness was the culprit. I turned the hair dryer on the "D" hard drive for an hour or so and then it would start up. Once I get it going I just leave it running unless I am not going to use it for a long time. :D Also an HP Laser Jet III printer. If I had not used it for a while it would show error code 53 which meant big $ to fix. I opened it up and played the hair dryer on the circuits and mechanisms for a while and tried it again. After an hour or so it would fire up and work perfect as though nothing was wrong. If I used it a couple of times a day it would keep working but if I left it sit for a week or so I would have to warm it up all over again. :lol: I still have the 486 and will probably need the hairdryer to get it started again. I know longer have the Laser Jet as it was too heavy to move around but was good printer that I had since new. :lol: Heat, cold, rain, snow or what you had for breakfast yesterday, they all seem to have an effect on modern day electronics. :lol: :lol: Merry Christmas Cheers :beer: Don |
| Darren:
Most of my data is backed up to another drive and then another as well so no worries there. It's only the most recent stuff and even that's not life threatening. But I'm on the look out for a new drive and have been scouring our favourite haunt. I notice that a lot of faulty drives sell, some for good money too considering they don't work. What do people do with them? |
| andyf:
The only things I've ever got out of a dead 'un are the neobdymium magnets (which are an odd shape, but good swarf grabbers), a lot of tiny screws and the stepper motors. The screws and motors look like they might come in useful, but never do. I'd rather smash one up than pass it on to anyone else. You never know who might be able to recover data from it. Andy |
| AdeV:
How old is your failed drive? If it's less than 5 years, and depending on brand, it MAY still be in warranty. It's worth checking the manufacturer's website; you'll probably have to send it off at postage cost before they'll send you a new one; or buy new & send back the old one for a refund. Obviously, if it's out of warranty, then all bets are off... |
| Bernd:
I save the aluminum disks. Want to build a Tesla Turbine someday. Think the disks would come in handy. If you realy want to get rid of a HD melt it down into a piece for the steam engine. :dremel: Bernd |
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