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To: j g cordes who wrote (6733)3/14/1999 6:35:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul  Read Replies (2) of 14778
 
It does sound like your primary drive is kapoot.

I would remove the drive first..and get the machine working. Either buy a new drive and install an OS..or install the second drive as a primary and install an OS on it. If there is something on the second drive that you want to keep I would recommend buying a new drive.

Once you have the machine working you can work on recovering your data. Chances are as already indicated there is a problem with the mechanics. Either send the drive to a professional data recovery outfit or try it yourself. As indicated tapping the drive may work...it may also do more damage.

Zeuspaul
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