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quasimodo

Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 24th, 2009, 13:30

Hello Guru's & friends,

I currently have a Diamond Max 11 with a stuck spindle. I tried to release the spindle but sofar without luck. I would prefer to try and release the spindle, rather then going for a platter and HDA swap. Any advice ???

Thanks
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 24th, 2009, 14:35

Hi,

I have no 100% solution for a safe platter swap or seizure freeing, but if You have done the PS and not works, I can help You to re-align the platters, and I am not too far from you if I have right. ;)

Janos
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 24th, 2009, 19:17

First I would not even touch the alignment, it is preferable to be kept and not to be realigned...
I can help unless the platters weren't loosened or transplanted already.
Realigning is possible, but I would avoid that kind of wasting of time.
How many platters does it have?

pepe
quasimodo

Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 24th, 2009, 19:45

hello Janos,

Thanks for the reply my friend. I actually am across the Atlantic, I have moved from europe about 6 years ago. I have only been to your city once and that was about 9 years ago. Hopefully I have some time to go again soon. Alignment is still ok.

Thanks.


Mr. Pepe,

Thanks for the response! The drive has 4 platters with Spacers.


I think I have found a way to free the spindle (at least in theory) :idea:

We will see...
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 24th, 2009, 19:56

agree with pepe, the better way is to keep the alignment, if it is possible. ;)
Anyway, there are still one chance after the last one. :D

ps:
Oh, i remember this as You are in Germany, sorry. :)
Anyway, i think i have a good idea for shipping, if it is needed.
PM me if i can help you....

Good luck, my friend! :)

Janos
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 25th, 2009, 3:16

four platters and spacers are not a problem for us.

I wish u success!

pepe
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 25th, 2009, 13:36

Update to the ugly grizzly bear

Sucess, I was able to free the spindle and the drive is now imaging :D
It was not as tough as I thought...


P.S. actually I am no longer in Germany, I reside in the usa at the moment.
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 25th, 2009, 15:26

quasimodo wrote:Update to the ugly grizzly bear

Sucess, I was able to free the spindle and the drive is now imaging :D
It was not as tough as I thought...


Nice to see this! :)
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Re: Spindle stuck Maxtor Diamond Max 11

March 25th, 2009, 17:50

cool!!
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