Re: [MiNT] HARD-DISK DYING

[Konrad Kokoszkiewicz <draco@mi.com.pl>]

> unless I am mistaken, my TT's hard-disk is dying.  After a couple
> of hours of usage, any time I access it, it spins up and down, or
> even comes down to a full silent stop, then reboots seconds later.
> 
> Has anyone ever encountered this?  Have my worst fears materialized?
> Please help.  Thanks.

Try replacing the cable and check if the power is connected okay.
It may be that the disk itself is okay, but its power connector is kaputt.

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Konrad M.Kokoszkiewicz
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