[Tfug] Failed drive == power problem?

[Claude Rubinson]

On Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 04:19:54PM -0700, Jordan Aberle wrote:
> The controller board on the drive could be bad, I have switched them out on
> standard size drives, never tried on a laptop drive though.  If you have
> another spare laptop drive around try switching that board out, the boards
> do need to be identical of course.

I was able to recover all of my data, so it's not necessary.  I've
already disposed of the old drive.

> If you really are desperate for anymore data you can try a universal usb
> adapter to plug in ide / sata / 3.5 sata drives.  I got one from Frys in
> Phoenix for $30.

That's what I used (but for 2.5 drives).

Claude