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03-31-2008, 03:06 AM
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hd seems to short out comp
hi i have a 160gb maxtor drive and when i start the comp with it connected it seems to short the comp out, likewise if i allow the comp to run then connect the hd later it will short the comp out, any ideas?
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03-31-2008, 03:13 AM
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First of all never plug an internal drive in while the system is running. The drive sounds typical of Maxtor and likely doa. I recommend replacing it before you cause any other damage trying to use it.
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