Maxter 120GB Noisy/not seen by windows (Possibly a problem

[Eugenerandall]

By mistake, I did not read the entire section before purchasing on Ebay. Luckily (or unluckily) I got it for cheap. I was hoping that someone might have had some experience. I definately do not have the ability to do any Micro Maintenance on this kind of thing. I am a total beginner and noobie at computer's but I wanted to do the ol family computer upgrade.
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Model: DiamondMax 16
Interface: ATA/133 HDD - IDE
Size: 120GB
Condition: Used
Warranty: NONE - SOLD AS IS

I tested this drive with a USB Adapter in my desktop computer and the drive is either not seen by Windows or it is detected by Windows but gives the error: "problem occured while installing device" . Therefore no warranty is being given and should be bought with the purpose of possible repairing need. This drive should be bought with the main purpose of repairing or using for parts. This drive aside from not being recognized by Windows is also noisy. Please bid accordingly. No Refunds, No Exchange, No Returns - ALL SALES FINAL.
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Any help would be greatly helpful. I don't have the HDD yet, but it will arrive in a few weeks. my fingers are crossed.

[rchadwick]

I'd say it's lucky you got it for cheap. You could try and hook it up to your computer in addition to your existing hard drive, and see if it works. It's possible the seller tested it with a broken USB adapter. Otherwise, think of it as a gamble that didn't work out well. Sorry.

[harddrivespecialist]

Yes, it's seems like you better be buying a new one, instead of expecting a good drive.

Good luck anyways.

[Odiferous]

Whenever you buy a hard drive from eBay that is listed as "untested" or "condition not known - system pull" or "cannot test as sealed" - you're buying a lemon.

Let this be a lesson to you.

(I've been there as well, by the way.)

[Eugenerandall]

24.99 total for that HDD (including shipping and handling)... I was really hoping I could do some kind of FDISK magic trick to fix it up but I guess I didn't realize. The vendor is actually selling other hard drives with the exact same conditions so atleast I know to stay away from that jerk.