Why is my old PATA drive freezing my laptop?
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Well, I've been trying to ressurect my father's old external HDD and after a little investigation, I might have found what the problem is but I'd like an expert's opinion before buying anything. Of course, I could also take it to a repair center of some kind but I'm finding out this is fun! Ready to do it by myself but your advice would be much appreciated.
Anyway, long story short:
- The box in question is a maybe 15 yo STOREX Mobi disk FHD 354
- It used to work well on my good'ol Windows XP a good 10 years ago and hadn't been dropped or even opened (to my knowing)
- I just want to grab the family pictures inside it, I don't intend on using it later if it's too tricky
- HDD appears on drives list when turning it on
- ... but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it
- Laptop resumes right away and with no issue when I unplug or turn the HDD off
- No click sounds to report
- Powerage is correct
- Windows' chkdsk and sfc yielded no results, just seem to be stuck forever
- I opened the box and found out the drive inside it is a Samsung HD300LD
- ... with PATA connectors
- The power seems OK. I even found an extra power supply with the right specifics so I could get rid of the box I guess?
- The PATA data cable is separated in 5 smaller bands, which I guess is a big no no
- The jumper is empty and does not have a ... pin plastic thingy to set it to slave (I don't even know if it's actually mandatory)
- In addition to the disk, there is a long circuit board on the side which I dont know the use of, despite handling the two lights pointing out of the box and indicating the HDD statusa
- My old tower computer doesn't seem to have a PATA connector and, not being an expert, I'd rather not start Frankenstein-ing it anyway
And here is a pic of the opened box, which might sum it all even better.
So.
Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined? If so, and since the alim is functional, would buying an unbroken cable suffice? Should I buy a PATA cable and use the box or directly opting for a PATA to USB adapter?
Can I leave the jumper as is or do I need to explictly set it to slave?
In hoping I didn't forget any important detail. Looking forward to reading your answers!
hard-drive freeze pata
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
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Well, I've been trying to ressurect my father's old external HDD and after a little investigation, I might have found what the problem is but I'd like an expert's opinion before buying anything. Of course, I could also take it to a repair center of some kind but I'm finding out this is fun! Ready to do it by myself but your advice would be much appreciated.
Anyway, long story short:
- The box in question is a maybe 15 yo STOREX Mobi disk FHD 354
- It used to work well on my good'ol Windows XP a good 10 years ago and hadn't been dropped or even opened (to my knowing)
- I just want to grab the family pictures inside it, I don't intend on using it later if it's too tricky
- HDD appears on drives list when turning it on
- ... but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it
- Laptop resumes right away and with no issue when I unplug or turn the HDD off
- No click sounds to report
- Powerage is correct
- Windows' chkdsk and sfc yielded no results, just seem to be stuck forever
- I opened the box and found out the drive inside it is a Samsung HD300LD
- ... with PATA connectors
- The power seems OK. I even found an extra power supply with the right specifics so I could get rid of the box I guess?
- The PATA data cable is separated in 5 smaller bands, which I guess is a big no no
- The jumper is empty and does not have a ... pin plastic thingy to set it to slave (I don't even know if it's actually mandatory)
- In addition to the disk, there is a long circuit board on the side which I dont know the use of, despite handling the two lights pointing out of the box and indicating the HDD statusa
- My old tower computer doesn't seem to have a PATA connector and, not being an expert, I'd rather not start Frankenstein-ing it anyway
And here is a pic of the opened box, which might sum it all even better.
So.
Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined? If so, and since the alim is functional, would buying an unbroken cable suffice? Should I buy a PATA cable and use the box or directly opting for a PATA to USB adapter?
Can I leave the jumper as is or do I need to explictly set it to slave?
In hoping I didn't forget any important detail. Looking forward to reading your answers!
hard-drive freeze pata
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
2
"Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined?" No, it is ok to split the cable that way. Leave jumper as is and try a pata to usb adapter after removing the hard drive.....amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/…
– Moab
Jan 27 at 17:43
" but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it" -- Could be the drive in a recovery mode, i.e. continually trying to re-read a bad sector. "Powerage is correct" -- What does that mean? Also see superuser.com/questions/408930/…
– sawdust
Jan 28 at 2:42
Thanks for your answers! @Moab Good to hear the cable is fine, I'll go and try to grab a pata to usb adapter on Saturday, keep you posted. @ sawdust I'll investigate about this recovery mode, thanks for the hint. What I meant by powerage being correct is that I made sure I'm using the right power cords, so power related issues are out of the way.
– Eneeria
Jan 29 at 9:21
Simply "using the right power cords" is not sufficient to determine "powerage is correct". Correct power normally means that the power source has been measured (e.g. with a voltmeter/multimeter) to deliver the proper voltages. Your assumption that all "power related issues are out of the way" is probably premature since you haven't actually measured anything.
– sawdust
Jan 29 at 22:25
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Well, I've been trying to ressurect my father's old external HDD and after a little investigation, I might have found what the problem is but I'd like an expert's opinion before buying anything. Of course, I could also take it to a repair center of some kind but I'm finding out this is fun! Ready to do it by myself but your advice would be much appreciated.
Anyway, long story short:
- The box in question is a maybe 15 yo STOREX Mobi disk FHD 354
- It used to work well on my good'ol Windows XP a good 10 years ago and hadn't been dropped or even opened (to my knowing)
- I just want to grab the family pictures inside it, I don't intend on using it later if it's too tricky
- HDD appears on drives list when turning it on
- ... but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it
- Laptop resumes right away and with no issue when I unplug or turn the HDD off
- No click sounds to report
- Powerage is correct
- Windows' chkdsk and sfc yielded no results, just seem to be stuck forever
- I opened the box and found out the drive inside it is a Samsung HD300LD
- ... with PATA connectors
- The power seems OK. I even found an extra power supply with the right specifics so I could get rid of the box I guess?
- The PATA data cable is separated in 5 smaller bands, which I guess is a big no no
- The jumper is empty and does not have a ... pin plastic thingy to set it to slave (I don't even know if it's actually mandatory)
- In addition to the disk, there is a long circuit board on the side which I dont know the use of, despite handling the two lights pointing out of the box and indicating the HDD statusa
- My old tower computer doesn't seem to have a PATA connector and, not being an expert, I'd rather not start Frankenstein-ing it anyway
And here is a pic of the opened box, which might sum it all even better.
So.
Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined? If so, and since the alim is functional, would buying an unbroken cable suffice? Should I buy a PATA cable and use the box or directly opting for a PATA to USB adapter?
Can I leave the jumper as is or do I need to explictly set it to slave?
In hoping I didn't forget any important detail. Looking forward to reading your answers!
hard-drive freeze pata
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
Well, I've been trying to ressurect my father's old external HDD and after a little investigation, I might have found what the problem is but I'd like an expert's opinion before buying anything. Of course, I could also take it to a repair center of some kind but I'm finding out this is fun! Ready to do it by myself but your advice would be much appreciated.
Anyway, long story short:
- The box in question is a maybe 15 yo STOREX Mobi disk FHD 354
- It used to work well on my good'ol Windows XP a good 10 years ago and hadn't been dropped or even opened (to my knowing)
- I just want to grab the family pictures inside it, I don't intend on using it later if it's too tricky
- HDD appears on drives list when turning it on
- ... but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it
- Laptop resumes right away and with no issue when I unplug or turn the HDD off
- No click sounds to report
- Powerage is correct
- Windows' chkdsk and sfc yielded no results, just seem to be stuck forever
- I opened the box and found out the drive inside it is a Samsung HD300LD
- ... with PATA connectors
- The power seems OK. I even found an extra power supply with the right specifics so I could get rid of the box I guess?
- The PATA data cable is separated in 5 smaller bands, which I guess is a big no no
- The jumper is empty and does not have a ... pin plastic thingy to set it to slave (I don't even know if it's actually mandatory)
- In addition to the disk, there is a long circuit board on the side which I dont know the use of, despite handling the two lights pointing out of the box and indicating the HDD statusa
- My old tower computer doesn't seem to have a PATA connector and, not being an expert, I'd rather not start Frankenstein-ing it anyway
And here is a pic of the opened box, which might sum it all even better.
So.
Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined? If so, and since the alim is functional, would buying an unbroken cable suffice? Should I buy a PATA cable and use the box or directly opting for a PATA to USB adapter?
Can I leave the jumper as is or do I need to explictly set it to slave?
In hoping I didn't forget any important detail. Looking forward to reading your answers!
hard-drive freeze pata
hard-drive freeze pata
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
asked Jan 27 at 17:32
EneeriaEneeria
111
111
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"Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined?" No, it is ok to split the cable that way. Leave jumper as is and try a pata to usb adapter after removing the hard drive.....amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/…
– Moab
Jan 27 at 17:43
" but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it" -- Could be the drive in a recovery mode, i.e. continually trying to re-read a bad sector. "Powerage is correct" -- What does that mean? Also see superuser.com/questions/408930/…
– sawdust
Jan 28 at 2:42
Thanks for your answers! @Moab Good to hear the cable is fine, I'll go and try to grab a pata to usb adapter on Saturday, keep you posted. @ sawdust I'll investigate about this recovery mode, thanks for the hint. What I meant by powerage being correct is that I made sure I'm using the right power cords, so power related issues are out of the way.
– Eneeria
Jan 29 at 9:21
Simply "using the right power cords" is not sufficient to determine "powerage is correct". Correct power normally means that the power source has been measured (e.g. with a voltmeter/multimeter) to deliver the proper voltages. Your assumption that all "power related issues are out of the way" is probably premature since you haven't actually measured anything.
– sawdust
Jan 29 at 22:25
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"Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined?" No, it is ok to split the cable that way. Leave jumper as is and try a pata to usb adapter after removing the hard drive.....amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/…
– Moab
Jan 27 at 17:43
" but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it" -- Could be the drive in a recovery mode, i.e. continually trying to re-read a bad sector. "Powerage is correct" -- What does that mean? Also see superuser.com/questions/408930/…
– sawdust
Jan 28 at 2:42
Thanks for your answers! @Moab Good to hear the cable is fine, I'll go and try to grab a pata to usb adapter on Saturday, keep you posted. @ sawdust I'll investigate about this recovery mode, thanks for the hint. What I meant by powerage being correct is that I made sure I'm using the right power cords, so power related issues are out of the way.
– Eneeria
Jan 29 at 9:21
Simply "using the right power cords" is not sufficient to determine "powerage is correct". Correct power normally means that the power source has been measured (e.g. with a voltmeter/multimeter) to deliver the proper voltages. Your assumption that all "power related issues are out of the way" is probably premature since you haven't actually measured anything.
– sawdust
Jan 29 at 22:25
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"Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined?" No, it is ok to split the cable that way. Leave jumper as is and try a pata to usb adapter after removing the hard drive.....amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/…
– Moab
Jan 27 at 17:43
"Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined?" No, it is ok to split the cable that way. Leave jumper as is and try a pata to usb adapter after removing the hard drive.....amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/…
– Moab
Jan 27 at 17:43
" but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it" -- Could be the drive in a recovery mode, i.e. continually trying to re-read a bad sector. "Powerage is correct" -- What does that mean? Also see superuser.com/questions/408930/…
– sawdust
Jan 28 at 2:42
" but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it" -- Could be the drive in a recovery mode, i.e. continually trying to re-read a bad sector. "Powerage is correct" -- What does that mean? Also see superuser.com/questions/408930/…
– sawdust
Jan 28 at 2:42
Thanks for your answers! @Moab Good to hear the cable is fine, I'll go and try to grab a pata to usb adapter on Saturday, keep you posted. @ sawdust I'll investigate about this recovery mode, thanks for the hint. What I meant by powerage being correct is that I made sure I'm using the right power cords, so power related issues are out of the way.
– Eneeria
Jan 29 at 9:21
Thanks for your answers! @Moab Good to hear the cable is fine, I'll go and try to grab a pata to usb adapter on Saturday, keep you posted. @ sawdust I'll investigate about this recovery mode, thanks for the hint. What I meant by powerage being correct is that I made sure I'm using the right power cords, so power related issues are out of the way.
– Eneeria
Jan 29 at 9:21
Simply "using the right power cords" is not sufficient to determine "powerage is correct". Correct power normally means that the power source has been measured (e.g. with a voltmeter/multimeter) to deliver the proper voltages. Your assumption that all "power related issues are out of the way" is probably premature since you haven't actually measured anything.
– sawdust
Jan 29 at 22:25
Simply "using the right power cords" is not sufficient to determine "powerage is correct". Correct power normally means that the power source has been measured (e.g. with a voltmeter/multimeter) to deliver the proper voltages. Your assumption that all "power related issues are out of the way" is probably premature since you haven't actually measured anything.
– sawdust
Jan 29 at 22:25
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"Am I right in thinking the PATA data cable is simply ruined?" No, it is ok to split the cable that way. Leave jumper as is and try a pata to usb adapter after removing the hard drive.....amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/…
– Moab
Jan 27 at 17:43
" but caused my computer to freeze when trying to access it" -- Could be the drive in a recovery mode, i.e. continually trying to re-read a bad sector. "Powerage is correct" -- What does that mean? Also see superuser.com/questions/408930/…
– sawdust
Jan 28 at 2:42
Thanks for your answers! @Moab Good to hear the cable is fine, I'll go and try to grab a pata to usb adapter on Saturday, keep you posted. @ sawdust I'll investigate about this recovery mode, thanks for the hint. What I meant by powerage being correct is that I made sure I'm using the right power cords, so power related issues are out of the way.
– Eneeria
Jan 29 at 9:21
Simply "using the right power cords" is not sufficient to determine "powerage is correct". Correct power normally means that the power source has been measured (e.g. with a voltmeter/multimeter) to deliver the proper voltages. Your assumption that all "power related issues are out of the way" is probably premature since you haven't actually measured anything.
– sawdust
Jan 29 at 22:25