My Reply follows quote. On 22/12/2002 04:18 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > so why the hell can't this machine sense its hard drive? what could >have possibly happened between the time the last owner unplugged it and >i got it home and plugged it in? > >and how the hell do I get to where I can get the hard drive out of the >machine, either to check it over, or to put a new one in???? > >janet ---------------- Hmmm, well, can't answer too many of your questions, but will give a stab at two.
First, the drive may be damaged or "frozen" due to age. Hard to say. It is removed from the case by first disconnecting the two cables (power and IDE interface). The lifting up on the plastic tab on the "sled" and pulling it forward. Sometimes tight, may have to use needlenose pliers to "encourage" it to move. After you get it out, you can sometimes get them to "go" by holding them horizontally and then "twisting" them about their horizontal axis a few times, reinstalling and giving them another try. As for why the drive can't be seen, that is a mystery. For some reason it is not starting. If you launch "Drive Setup" from the CD, does it see the drive? Ken Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
