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[TheCactusKid Cactus]

yes, I'd like to find someone that would like to get this dec alpha off my hands! Someone thats used to this type of equipment and can make use of it. I have no room for it! So I'm bringing it with me. If I can't sell it in the next two weeks I'm going to donate it so I can write it off.
 
see ya
 
tHecActUsKid:)

"Joshua R. Altemoos" <joshua at gnu-linux.net> wrote:
hey thanks are you coming to the meeting? if so can you give me your opion on
it?hanks


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Have A Good Day
Joshua R. Altemoos
joshua at gnu-linux.net


Quoting TheCactusKid Cactus :

> Broken off ah? Hmmm... Sounds like a dosi! Hmmm... Well to fix it is a
> problem. One, you would have to see if it could be opened (tools needed to do
> so) and re-solder a new pin in, but its not as easy as it sounds. With the
> aid of the right solder and iron as to not burn the circuit board. Two, you
> would need a junk drive that has the same type of pin (shape and size) to
> remove to fix the broken one. With some connector housing being molded around
> the pins it may be a pain in the neck to remove the pin. Three, it may be
> unrepairable??? Four, to send it to be fixed by Maxtor may not be worth it.
> eg: Shipping, Repair cost, ect. If I where you, try to go ahead and fix it if
> possible. (it will be a learning lesson anyway about HDD's) If not you'll be
> less one drive. Sorry but thats the best opinion I can offer. I have fixed a
> one drive, but in the long run its better to just buy a replacement. (time
> and money)
> Good luck:)
> 
> I take no liability for any information or opinions offered
> 
> tHecActUsKid:)
> 
> 
> "Joshua R. Altemoos" wrote: 
> maxtor diamond 4 40gighd and the prob is a ide connectoer pin is chipped off
> -- 
> Have A Good Day
> Joshua R. Altemoos
> joshua at gnu-linux.net
> 
> 
> Quoting TheCactusKid Cactus :
> 
> > What kind of harddrive is it, and whats the problem. I'm good at fixing
> > hardware issues.
> > 
> > tHecActUsKid:)
> > 
> > "Joshua R. Altemoos" wrote: 
> > Well I was wondering if I brang my old harddrive that was giving me
> > troblue can someone look at it for me and tell me if it can be save or
> > if I would buy a new one? Thanks
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Josh
> > 
> > 
> > 
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