I have heard that there are times this problem (slow performance) is a sign the hard drive is on its last legs, and that a possible way to retrieve your data before irretrievable failure is to briefly chill it in the freezer. Whether this reestablishes certain clearances, or firms up lubricant films which have worn too thin I don't know, but I've read this suggestion more than once.
I'm actually doing just that now with an old iMac drive which this morning exhibited the very problem in start-up you describe. I imagine others will have wisdom to contribute to this suggestion. . . stanton From: Pace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "G-Books" <G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:40:17 -0400 To: "G-Books" <G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> Subject: OS 10.3.9 help! When I boot up, my screen slows when things usually start appearing on the desktop. Like the items will very s l o w l y appear, then sits there a few minutes B4 the hard drive icons ever appear. Once everything shows up, it runs ok, slowish but ok. . . ANY help is greatly appreciated! TIA, kim -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
