Re: [Ql-Users] HDD problems
Sounds like a stupid idea. I would think WS40 is too viscous for the mechinaism, let alone buffing up the platters. Derek -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Tubbs Sent: 13 April 2008 15:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Ql-Users] HDD problems I have a large suspect drive and in surfing for low level formatting info I chanced on the following, just had to share the thought. = Fixing a hard disk crash It's really not too difficult to fix your own hard drive, if the problem is a head crash, or the infamous Seagate stiction problem, if you know what to do. You will require #4/0 steel wool, Varsol, WD-40, a few hand tools, and about 45 minutes. First, you need a clean room, so make sure the garage door is closed before you begin. Move those old lawnmower parts off the bench. Disassemble the sealed unit and carefully wash all parts with Varsol. Bend the read/write heads out of the way and then disassemble the platter stack. VERY CAREFULLY buff the platter surfaces with the #4/0 steel wool. This will remove any existing data, level out any surface defects, and help to redistribute the magnetic media and fill in those pesky bad sectors that most drives have. Reassemble the platter stack, and using a .015 feeler gauge, bend the read/write head back to the platter surface, using the feeler gauge to set the gap. This is a slightly higher gap than the factory uses, but it reduces the chance of head collisions with any flotsam you neglected to remove. Give the head and platters a good shot of WD-40 and reassemble the unit. If your drive has a filter, replace it with a clean section of gauze pad. All that's left is to low level and DOS format the drive, and you're back in business. I haven't tried this yet myself, but my friend's wife's cousin's, sister-in-law's husband knows a technician who does it all the time. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.12/1373 - Release Date: 4/11/2008 09:17 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.12/1373 - Release Date: 4/11/2008 09:17 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] HDD problems
David Tubbs wrote: I have a large suspect drive and in surfing for low level formatting info I chanced on the following, just had to share the thought. = Fixing a hard disk crash It's really not too difficult to fix your own hard drive, if the problem is a head crash, or the infamous Seagate stiction problem, if you know what to do. You will require #4/0 steel wool, Varsol, WD-40, a few hand tools, and about 45 minutes. First, you need a clean room, so make sure the garage door is closed before you begin. Move those old lawnmower parts off the bench. Disassemble the sealed unit and carefully wash all parts with Varsol. Bend the read/write heads out of the way and then disassemble the platter stack. VERY CAREFULLY buff the platter surfaces with the #4/0 steel wool. This will remove any existing data, level out any surface defects, and help to redistribute the magnetic media and fill in those pesky bad sectors that most drives have. Reassemble the platter stack, and using a .015 feeler gauge, bend the read/write head back to the platter surface, using the feeler gauge to set the gap. This is a slightly higher gap than the factory uses, but it reduces the chance of head collisions with any flotsam you neglected to remove. Give the head and platters a good shot of WD-40 and reassemble the unit. If your drive has a filter, replace it with a clean section of gauze pad. All that's left is to low level and DOS format the drive, and you're back in business. I haven't tried this yet myself, but my friend's wife's cousin's, sister-in-law's husband knows a technician who does it all the time. Maybe this was written on April 1st. I would use 2000 grade wet or dry and polishing compund (8-)# Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] HDD problems
David Tubbs wrote: I have a large suspect drive and in surfing for low level formatting info I chanced on the following, just had to share the thought. = Fixing a hard disk crash It's really not too difficult to fix your own hard drive, if the problem is a head crash, or the infamous Seagate stiction problem, if you know what to do. You will require #4/0 steel wool, Varsol, WD-40, a few hand tools, and about 45 minutes. First, you need a clean room, so make sure the garage door is closed before you begin. Move those old lawnmower parts off the bench. Disassemble the sealed unit and carefully wash all parts with Varsol. Bend the read/write heads out of the way and then disassemble the platter stack. VERY CAREFULLY buff the platter surfaces with the #4/0 steel wool. This will remove any existing data, level out any surface defects, and help to redistribute the magnetic media and fill in those pesky bad sectors that most drives have. Reassemble the platter stack, and using a .015 feeler gauge, bend the read/write head back to the platter surface, using the feeler gauge to set the gap. This is a slightly higher gap than the factory uses, but it reduces the chance of head collisions with any flotsam you neglected to remove. Give the head and platters a good shot of WD-40 and reassemble the unit. If your drive has a filter, replace it with a clean section of gauze pad. All that's left is to low level and DOS format the drive, and you're back in business. I haven't tried this yet myself, but my friend's wife's cousin's, sister-in-law's husband knows a technician who does it all the time. TF added: Maybe this was written on April 1st. I would use 2000 grade wet or dry and polishing compund (8-)# Tsk - this is all very silly advice. It really doesn't matter whether you use wire wool, wet'n'dry or even quality emery paper; the fact is you will be removing some of the magnetic coating from the disk, which will reduce it's effectiveness and life-span thereafter. So, after the initial rub-down with abrasive material (wire wool or wet dry), apply a thin layer of PVA glue to the entire platter, then sprinkle on a generous and even coating of iron filings (your local welding shop will have plenty to spare). When the glue has dried, rub down again, being sure not to expose any of the glue, then polish. Now turn the disk over repeat. If your disk has multiple platters, you must repeat this treatment on both sides of each platter... Once you've completed this, run a powerful magnet around the disk a few times to magnetise the iron filings, and make sure they're all pointing north (=0). If any are still pointing south (=1), then repeat the application of the magnet until done. Now re-assemble, format, job done - your disk will now last many years, especially now there's lots more magnetic material in it ;-) (PS: I'm not sure what Varsol is, but I'm reliably informed that petrol (super-unleaded if possible) makes a handy substitute, and at only £1.10/ltr, is cheap too) Cheers, Ade. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1375 - Release Date: 12/04/2008 11:32 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
