ih, this is a continuation oof an old post. my drive stopped beeing recognized by bios. it spins, but no read/write noise. i build the Seagate-RS-232-adapter but when connected, nothing happens. i dont know if that means that the adapter is not working or the drive controller is not working.
i conected and hyper trminal throws nothing.
the conection setingd were: flux control: nothing
parity: nothing
bauds: 2400
data bits:8

what should i do?

finally got something from the hyper ter,inal.

Interface task reset
4096k x 16 buffer detected
TONKA - 1_Disk S.00 01-27-05 12:46

Buzz - Interface task reset
4096k x 16 buffer detected
TONKA - 1_Disk S.00 01-27-05 12:46

Buzz - Interface task reset
4096k x 16 buffer detected
TONKA - 1_Disk S.00 01-27-05 12:46

Buzz -


and that was it.
doest it means something?

evcery time i connect the drive , the terminal throws

Interface task reset
4096k x 16 buffer detected
TONKA - 1_Disk S.00 01-27-05 12:46

and nothing happens when pressing "You can press : . ; and %. "

seem problem with spindle motor.
If you want its data it is better for you to send it to DR Company. Dont play with it if you dont know what exactly it done to your harddrive caused you need is DATA not Your DRIVE.

sending o data recover i s not an option. here in argentina they charge toooooo much , and particulary in the city i live are not trusty. so.
the drive sounds like spinning. if that is the problem, what could be done?
still no read write sounds.

the ide cable is unplug, the jumper is set to master. and the spining souns erratic,now that you mention it.
here the data companies charge me about 400dls plus a drive.
if is the spinning motor.platter swap can be done?