help with hdd jumper

[shyrjiin]

Didn't quite know how to make a title appropriate for this but i have a maxtor 10gig hdd that i want to use to store junk on. The problem is i have lost the little square dealies that you plug into the back to be able to make the drive master, slave, etc.. is there anything else i can use (something metal and small that i can bend?) so i can get this thing working..

 

[MedicBob]

Just about any jumper will work. Look aroung at any old pieces or parts you have for one. If no extra parts yet, go bug a local computer shop or a few friends for a jumper. I wouldn't just put anything in there due to shorting out risks.

 

[woodie1]

Had the same problem last year. Went to the CompUSA repair window and one of the techs gave me two. Wouldn't let me pay anything.

 

[Zim Hosein]

shyrjiin, PM me you snail mail addy if you live in the US and I'll mail two out to you on Monday

 

[shyrjiin]

well thanks zim but i just got two from my wifes mobo (guess they didn't matter bc it booted up just fine) and set them to slave, the problem is i think the hdd is broken or something bc all it does is click..

 

[VidarJMD]

Last time I had drives clicking like that, I had the jumpers set wrong. Make sure you don't have two masters or two slaves on the same IDE cable.

 

[shyrjiin]

well i'll try taking out the seagate and seeing if it works, i'll post in a bit

 

[Peter]

Originally posted by: shyrjiin
well thanks zim but i just got two from my wifes mobo (guess they didn't matter bc it booted up just fine) and set them to slave, the problem is i think the hdd is broken or something bc all it does is click..

I can't believe this ... I strongly suggest you check back what they were for RIGHT NOW. They might be voltage adjustment or things like that ... frying your wife's computer over time.

regards, Peter

 

[shyrjiin]

perhaps i should put them back, anyway i think the hdd is gone because i still got the persistant clicking

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: shyrjiin
perhaps i should put them back, anyway i think the hdd is gone because i still got the persistant clicking

Offer is still open shyrjiin if you need them

 

[shyrjiin]

well after setting the hdd to slave and plugging it in and still hearing the clicking i don't think the problem is the jumper settings although i don't know what the problem is it's just been laying on the desk here.. oh well... thanks anyway