On Jan 5, 2005, at 10:00 am, michael Vogt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Is there any way to fix a broken pin where you plug in the IDE cable on a Hard Drive
Soldering it would be best, if you're handy with a soldering gun. Use a
really fine tip (or use a needle as the tip) and a very *very* small amount
of solder. Oh, and a magnifying glass. :)
Another procedure I've heard about--but never tried--is to take a straight
pin (as thin as you can get) and using a needle-nosed pliers jam it in next
to the broken pin so that it makes electrical contact. Cut it slightly
longer than the other pins and put a slight bend in it to line it up properly
and to ensure it makes contact with the sides of the slot.
You could also get an IDE connector pinout and check which pin was broken.
IIRC, a number of the IDE pins are redundant ground pins--maybe you lucked
out? :)
Hope this helps,
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