On 5/11/02 10:43 PM, "Kyle Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > James Morgan wrote: > >>> Stiction (when the drive platter will occasionally stick or have >>> problems spinning up) is very difficult to pin down. >> >> ------------------- >> Hey, that brings up a question. I have heard tell that >> sometimes when a hard drive binds up you can put it in a freezer >> overnight and it may run again, at least long enough to get the data >> off it. >> >> The assumption being that it binds up because of heat and >> when it has cooled and contracted, it works again. >> >> Anyone ever get this to actually work? > > Yes. I have. It is a last ditch attempt. Then if that doesn't work I > slam the drive on my desk to try to unlodge the crashed drive heads. > Before either of those, try just hold the drive in your hand and giving a good hard twist with your wrist. You could also tap it along it's edge against your desktop. By the way, when you put your drive in the freezer, make sure it is seeled in an airtight bag with as little air inside as possible. The anti-static bags work pretty well, if you close them tight and tape the edges up. Also, you can keep the drive cool while it's running by spraying something like compressed air along the top surface. This will increase the chances of copying your data intact from an otherwise dead drive. Hamlin -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
