on 8/14/02 2:57 PM, Jim Pendarvis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> I know this sounds strange but with the second drive that you mentioned ... >>> disconnect it and place it in the freezer for about 24 hours. Take it out >>> and let it thaw ... then remove all the condensation ... plug it in and see >>> what happens. If this does not work likely it is dead. >> >> You're right, that does sound strange. >> >> Explain. >> > > When I worked in a computer shop, the techs used a freon spray to quickly > cool things down. I think it was called TE solvent. The idea was to keep > parts from failing from overheating. Many times, the effect was temporary, > but it was enough to get things going. > > jim > > The small amount of lubricant involved and the tiny bearings sometimes "freeze" with age. The dramatic temperature change of placing it in the freezer sometimes will cause expansion and shrinkage enough to start things running again. Has worked for me a dozen or more times.
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