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Hard drive went bang

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by chucky, 24 Mar 2004.

  1. chucky

    chucky What's a Dremel?

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    I was playin with LCD modules (the molax powering it) while it was turned on, and my hard drive went bang, with a puff of smoke. It now doesnt recognise my hdd. Im fairly convinced ive blown it to bits, but wonder is there a way to get them fixed, or am i best just ordering a new one now?
     
    chucky, 24 Mar 2004
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  2. Jang

    Jang What's a Dremel?

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    Take this opertunity to purchase a nice new hard drive :hehe:
     
    Jang, 24 Mar 2004
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  3. olv

    olv he's so bright

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    i'm thinking that the smoke is not a good sign! hope you had anything important backed up!
     
    olv, 24 Mar 2004
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  4. coorz

    coorz Miffed

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    Try claiming warranty if possible. If your standard warranty has expired try it at the manufacturer directly, some of them tend to be nice.
    And so another lesson learned; never mess with powerplugs while yer PC is turned on!

    /i do it all the time myself :worried:
     
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