Mike wrote:
>I just needed one person to tell me to go for it. Put the power >connector into the back of the Maxtor drive while the computer was >already up and running from the other HD. Very uneventful and >unfortunately I was right about the drive not being detected since it >wasn't on at start up. > >I ran several utility apps that scan and re-scan for drives thinking >they may be able to see it (LaCie Silver Lining, MT everything, SCSI >Probe) but they just see the controller card with no drive. Now if I >restart I'm sure I'll encounter the same problems with the blank >screen after the extensions load and no ability to shut down without >pulling the power chord at the back of the 8500. Man I hate doing >that. I do it immediately following a three finger restart. Do you have access to a pc? If so run powermax or whatever you get from Maxtor's site and check the drive with a diagnostic utility with the pc. No pc, check the warranty before you breach it with this sort of practise. If its only 3 months old, get advise from Maxtor and get it replaced if it fails their recommended test. -- 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
