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05-02-2010, 08:02 AM
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Upright
Location: Podunk, AZ
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Maxtor 3100 problems
My maxtor 3100 external drive has vanished from my computer. It was making a ticking type noise before I unplugged it. I tried to connect it to a laptop with a USB and that computer didnt recognize it either. I need to get the data from it, does anyone know how I can do that without spending a fortune?
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05-02-2010, 08:10 AM
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Tilted Cat Head
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Location: Manhattan, NY
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if the motor is dead.... it's a done deal.
you'll have to send it out for servicing. I use OnTrack for all my recovery services.
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05-02-2010, 08:30 AM
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Paladin of the Palate
Location: Redneckville, NC
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Do you know anything about linux? Sometimes if you are lucky loading a linux Live CD at start up with let you mount the HD and pull some data off.
Download Ubuntu | Ubuntu Follow the instructions there to make a Live CD (It doesn't change anything on your windows partition) and you might get lucky and be able to access the HD.
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05-02-2010, 08:44 AM
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zomgomgomgomgomgomg
Location: Fauxenix, Azerona
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Chances are good that the controller board in the external is fried, and the drive is fine. Buy another housing, crack the old drive open and stick it in the new drive and see what happens. Best case scenario, you're out $20. Worst case, you can then buy a bare drive to put in your new case.
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05-02-2010, 10:41 AM
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Tilted Cat Head
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Location: Manhattan, NY
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newegg.com
Newegg.com - enclosure 3.5 or if you need to do it today, bestbuy or any local computer store.
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