Option 1 - Take the hard drive out of the casing, connect it directly to your computer as if it were a regular internal HD.
This eliminates everything but the HD as a possible source of the problem. Option 2 - If the problem persists after Option 1 and you consider the data to be that important, you have the option of obtaining an identical model HD, establishing that the new HD works when directly connected to your computer and then swapping the HD electronics boards over. This is not for the faint of heart. This eliminates the HD electronics as a possible source of the problem. Option 3 - If the problem persists after Options 1 and 2 are executed, chances are that the problem is mechanical/electromechanical in nature and would require the services of a data recovery house. That is an expensive proposition. I can vouch for Options 1 & 2 personally. Option 3 I wouldn’t pay for. Lee No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.8/1063 - Release Date: 10/11/2007 09:11 _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com