Up until 6 months ago (in my previous computer), I was using a secondary (non-bootable, non-OS) drive on an older computer that ran Windows XP. The secondary drive I am referring to, is a Western Digital Caviar SE 80GB IDE.
After moving across country, I tried to boot the computer and found that the while the primary drive with XP would boot, the secondary drive would not work ("device not working"). I tried many different attempts at solving the problem, including trying to install/access it in a different computer of mine. I tried many different combinations of IDE cable connection, and many variations of the switch setting. No dice.
I now have a Compaq Presario SR5113WM, running Vista Basic, with a Seagate 140GB hard drive. I attempted to access/install the drive as a secondary in the Presario. Though it was recognized as a mass storage device in the devices list, the device itself would not "work", giving the same code 10 error. It doesn't seem to be powering up (based on the lack of drive sounds). I additionally put the problem drive in an external drive case (Rocketfish 3.5" USB enclosure), with no further progress. (The Rocketfish case has an internal power plug, and connects the "box" via IDE to USB.) I tried it with the Rocketfish power jack and also with the power cable straight from the motherboard, for the sake of elimination. I don't know how I can determine if there is a loose connection of some sort in the drive's power circuitry/connection, or if there is an internal part failure. I also don't have the proprietary tool to disassemble the drive case even if I wanted to.
I'd REALLY like to access this drive. Any helpful hints are very welcomed.
Richard
After moving across country, I tried to boot the computer and found that the while the primary drive with XP would boot, the secondary drive would not work ("device not working"). I tried many different attempts at solving the problem, including trying to install/access it in a different computer of mine. I tried many different combinations of IDE cable connection, and many variations of the switch setting. No dice.
I now have a Compaq Presario SR5113WM, running Vista Basic, with a Seagate 140GB hard drive. I attempted to access/install the drive as a secondary in the Presario. Though it was recognized as a mass storage device in the devices list, the device itself would not "work", giving the same code 10 error. It doesn't seem to be powering up (based on the lack of drive sounds). I additionally put the problem drive in an external drive case (Rocketfish 3.5" USB enclosure), with no further progress. (The Rocketfish case has an internal power plug, and connects the "box" via IDE to USB.) I tried it with the Rocketfish power jack and also with the power cable straight from the motherboard, for the sake of elimination. I don't know how I can determine if there is a loose connection of some sort in the drive's power circuitry/connection, or if there is an internal part failure. I also don't have the proprietary tool to disassemble the drive case even if I wanted to.
I'd REALLY like to access this drive. Any helpful hints are very welcomed.
Richard