Pe7e
10-02-2010, 01:39 PM
Well, I've had a frustrating afternoon doing a 'simple' job, and failed miserably.
All went well up to the point of formatting the new drive, after following instructions, i.e. - util mode, select initialization mode, press parameter knob to select, then Nothing happens. I've tried reseating the drive but nothing seems to make any difference. Fortunatly the original drive still worked OK when I refited it, so at least I can still use the unit. Anyone know what the problem may be?
For info. Drive WD1200B EVE OOUYTO enhanced IDE hard drive 120gb (scorpio)
This is what I ordered
Western Digital Scorpio 120GB 8MB 2.5'' ATA/100 Hard Drive - WD1200BEVE
And this is what I received
WD1200B EVE OOUYTO enhanced IDE hard drive 120gb (scorpio)
It would appear to me I've been sent the wrong drive,:eek: but not being a computer techie type, can someone who knows what they are talking about, be kind enough to confirm this for me, so I don't end up making a fool of myself when I have words with the supplier tomorrow.
Follow up to this saga, the suppliers were unhelpful and reluctant to replace the drive with the one I wanted, they insisted it was compatible and washed their hands of the problem. Luckily a very helpful guy contacted me after hearing of my woes and provided instructions on how I could get the drive to be recognised. Unfortunately this involved actions beyond my comfort zone (I'm not a IT techie). He then offered to do it for me, for a small fee and the postage, I posted the new drive to him and received it back 2 days later, it was now 'plug and play' I slotted it back in, tightened the screws, switched on, and it was ready to load with my files, Magic! I'm a happy bunny once more, if any of you have the same or similar problem upgrading, Jonathan Spooner can be contacted by email ([email protected]) or PM me for his phone No, highly recommended.
All went well up to the point of formatting the new drive, after following instructions, i.e. - util mode, select initialization mode, press parameter knob to select, then Nothing happens. I've tried reseating the drive but nothing seems to make any difference. Fortunatly the original drive still worked OK when I refited it, so at least I can still use the unit. Anyone know what the problem may be?
For info. Drive WD1200B EVE OOUYTO enhanced IDE hard drive 120gb (scorpio)
This is what I ordered
Western Digital Scorpio 120GB 8MB 2.5'' ATA/100 Hard Drive - WD1200BEVE
And this is what I received
WD1200B EVE OOUYTO enhanced IDE hard drive 120gb (scorpio)
It would appear to me I've been sent the wrong drive,:eek: but not being a computer techie type, can someone who knows what they are talking about, be kind enough to confirm this for me, so I don't end up making a fool of myself when I have words with the supplier tomorrow.
Follow up to this saga, the suppliers were unhelpful and reluctant to replace the drive with the one I wanted, they insisted it was compatible and washed their hands of the problem. Luckily a very helpful guy contacted me after hearing of my woes and provided instructions on how I could get the drive to be recognised. Unfortunately this involved actions beyond my comfort zone (I'm not a IT techie). He then offered to do it for me, for a small fee and the postage, I posted the new drive to him and received it back 2 days later, it was now 'plug and play' I slotted it back in, tightened the screws, switched on, and it was ready to load with my files, Magic! I'm a happy bunny once more, if any of you have the same or similar problem upgrading, Jonathan Spooner can be contacted by email ([email protected]) or PM me for his phone No, highly recommended.