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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: RE: Dropped AJR v1 20gbRE: Dropped AJR v1 20gb
From: Sorin Srbu <sorin_srbu_at_pp.sbbs.se>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:49:46 +0200 rockbox-bounces_at_cool.haxx.se wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sorin Srbu" <sorin_srbu_at_pp.sbbs.se> > To: "Rockbox development" <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 7:30 AM > Subject: RE: Dropped AJR v1 20gb > > >> rockbox-bounces_at_cool.haxx.se wrote: >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Sorin Srbu" <sorin_srbu_at_pp.sbbs.se> >>> To: "Rockbox development" <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> >>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 4:55 AM >>> Subject: RE: Dropped AJR v1 20gb >>> >>> >>>> rockbox-bounces_at_cool.haxx.se wrote: >>>>> I just dropped my AJR on the ground yesterday. There isn't any >>>>> visible damage, but it won't boot. The power comes on and the >>>>> (unflashed) loading screen comes up, but it only progresses to >>>>> three bars loaded - there's no actual error message. I've tried >>>>> plugging it into USB, too, and the computer says that the "device >>>>> won't start up." I'm guessing that this is a hard drive problem, >>>>> but does anyone have other suggestions? If this is a hard drive >>>>> problem, does anyone have suggestions for places in the US to buy >>>>> a new hard drive? >>>> >>>> Was it on when you dropped it? >>> >>> No. I only dropped around 1 foot, from my bag to the ground. It >>> didn't seem too bad at the time, but it didn't work when I tried it >>> later. >> >> Ok, I was wondering because 2,5"-drives can handle some 300G or >> more, when *off*, however when they're on, they can't handle nowhere >> near 300G. So it's not it then, well, how about some connector that >> got loose when you dropped it? I don't think it's the batteries, as >> your JBR will reportedly start, although you may want to check them >> too, that is the battery connectors. >> >> You have any warranty left? If not I'd get a another working hd, and >> plug it in and see if works with that one. If windows can't see it >> it may very well be a faulty drive. >> >> I take it, it doesen't rattle when you shake it? 8-) > > I just discovered when I put it to my ear while it starts, it makes a > weird clicking noise. Not a good sign at all, I think. All harddrives tick and click a bit. It's the heads moving around that does this. It's really difficult to tell if a hd is broke, unless you've heard that "broken"-noise before. Best Wishes Sorin --------------------------------------------- http://surf.to/mjukisdata Proud member of TEAM OS/2. Mountainbiker [Kona Kilauea - Member of Equipe Les Cafards VTT] Motorcyclist [BMW R100RT-'91] MCSE, MCP+I, MCP, A+ [Knowledge is power!] --------------------------------------------- Please mail me for my public PGP key. () ascii ribbon campaign - against html e-mail /\ Harmless tagline follows: File not found. Should I fake it ? (Y/N) _______________________________________________ http://cool.haxx.se/mailman/listinfo/rockbox Received on 2005-04-15 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |