> Mike wrote: >>Would it be risky to reconnect the power connector to the back of the >>Maxtor after the computer is running? After all, it's not really a >>SCSI bus and I'm not touching a SCSI connector. These could be moot >>questions as the drive probably has to be detected at start up, and >>apparently the system doesn't like THAT at all either. >>What to do, what to do???
Kenta responded: >yes risky but probably not impossible, i mainly ends up with some >files damaged resourceforks after such an operation, but as yet only >in the systemfolder >kenta 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. Mike -- 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
