Note to self!

[cabenson]

Dropping that new 320 GB external hard drive on to the floor is a sure way to keep it from ever working again.

So much for THAT video backup, dammit!

Comments

[zacheese.livejournal.com]

oh noes! maybe this will help?
from kyanited:
I now officially belong to those people who will confirm that a hard drive that doesn't spin up may be revived temporarily by putting it in the fridge for 1-2 hours. It worked twice for me, with two different drives.

For anyone who might need to try it: remember to wrap the drive tightly in a plastic bag before putting it in the fridge/freezer (I also keep it wrapped in a towel when reconnecting it to the system) to prevent condensation.

[ncruuk.livejournal.com]

Not good....

But as has already been observed, these things can be remarkably resilliant in the strangest of circumstances...