In linux.debian.user, Paladin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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! =)
If you have an identical drive you could try to replace the controller, I've heard it works, but I'm not that handy. GL, Michael C. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mcsuper5.freeshell.org/ Registered Linux User #303915 http://counter.li.org/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
