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Thread started 08/28/04 2:34pm

J0eyC0c0

Primary Hard Disk Failure

So I got high and drunk last night. Turned off my screen, left the computer on though, made a phone call and left someone a message. All happy, relaxed and tired I put my head on the pillow and fell asleep.

Woke up at 1:30pm and as usual I thought I'd check my email. When I turned on the screen my heart paused for a few seconds...I can't believe the bitch died on me. Just like that, no warning, nothing. Ran the Maxtor diagnostics program...nada. I can't believe I had all that shit on it that I hadn't made any back ups of yet. In the past 9 years I've built many systems for myself and other people, but this is the first time something like this actually happened to me. Ironically only a few months ago I mentioned to someone I've never had a HD just die on me like that. Yesterday I got a spindle of 100 DVD+R's and was planning on backing up some shit. disbelief

Now I gotta run to the store and get me a new one. So beware folks, don't fuck with me today, I'm not in the mood. mad

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Reply #1 posted 08/28/04 2:35pm

jerseykrs

damn J, sorry to hear that man
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Reply #2 posted 08/28/04 2:38pm

Milty

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so...how did you post on the Org today? hmm
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Reply #3 posted 08/28/04 2:38pm

Hotlegs

J0eyC0c0 said:

So I got high and drunk last night. Turned off my screen, left the computer on though, made a phone call and left someone a message. All happy, relaxed and tired I put my head on the pillow and fell asleep.

Woke up at 1:30pm and as usual I thought I'd check my email. When I turned on the screen my heart paused for a few seconds...I can't believe the bitch died on me. Just like that, no warning, nothing. Ran the Maxtor diagnostics program...nada. I can't believe I had all that shit on it that I hadn't made any back ups of yet. In the past 9 years I've built many systems for myself and other people, but this is the first time something like this actually happened to me. Ironically only a few months ago I mentioned to someone I've never had a HD just die on me like that. Yesterday I got a spindle of 100 DVD+R's and was planning on backing up some shit. disbelief

Now I gotta run to the store and get me a new one. [color=red:804f07d3ef]So beware folks, don't fuck with me today, I'm not in the mood.[/color] mad

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Joey, I can really sympahtize with you you. I've had to deal with some pc bs myself throughout this year. When computers are working, we love them. However, when they start malfunctioning, we want to shoot the damn things uzi pc .
[This message was edited Sat Aug 28 7:42:02 2004 by Hotlegs]
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Reply #4 posted 08/28/04 2:40pm

BabyGirl

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sad sorry babe sad
I'm feelin kind of n-a-s-t-y
I might just take you home with me
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Reply #5 posted 08/28/04 2:41pm

kdowney

awww i sorry sweetie.... U should of known ... look what happen to me n the last week lol... that is why 2 harddrives... thought u had 2... hug i feel ur pain trust me .....
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Reply #6 posted 08/28/04 2:41pm

J0eyC0c0

Milty said:

so...how did you post on the Org today? hmm


Laptop. Now I gotta run cause the stupid stores close at 5pm on Sat. I hate this country.... pissed
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Reply #7 posted 08/28/04 2:48pm

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J0eyC0c0 said:

Milty said:

so...how did you post on the Org today? hmm


Laptop. Now I gotta run cause the stupid stores close at 5pm on Sat. I hate this country.... pissed



rolleyes like this country has anything to do with your bad mood wacky

But i do feel sorry for you....not tease
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Reply #8 posted 08/28/04 3:03pm

J0eyC0c0

AndGodCreatedMe said:

J0eyC0c0 said:



Laptop. Now I gotta run cause the stupid stores close at 5pm on Sat. I hate this country.... pissed



rolleyes like this country has anything to do with your bad mood wacky

But i do feel sorry for you....not tease


stfu
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Reply #9 posted 08/28/04 3:04pm

3mta3

guess this wouldnt be a good idea then stickpoke
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Reply #10 posted 08/28/04 3:05pm

conch5184

pat
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Reply #11 posted 08/28/04 3:06pm

AndGodCreatedM
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J0eyC0c0 said:

AndGodCreatedMe said:




rolleyes like this country has anything to do with your bad mood wacky

But i do feel sorry for you....not tease


stfu



hug
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Reply #12 posted 08/28/04 3:08pm

J0eyC0c0

kdowney said:

awww i sorry sweetie.... U should of known ... look what happen to me n the last week lol... that is why 2 harddrives... thought u had 2... hug i feel ur pain trust me .....


Yes, I should have known, but one more day and I would have made my back ups. Spending the money on a new HD isn't even what pisses me off the most, it's the fact that the other one was only 18 months old and never gave any read/write errors and now I lost a bunch of data. I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl
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Reply #13 posted 08/28/04 3:43pm

BabyGirl

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J0eyC0c0 said:

kdowney said:

awww i sorry sweetie.... U should of known ... look what happen to me n the last week lol... that is why 2 harddrives... thought u had 2... hug i feel ur pain trust me .....


Yes, I should have known, but one more day and I would have made my back ups. Spending the money on a new HD isn't even what pisses me off the most, it's the fact that the other one was only 18 months old and never gave any read/write errors and now I lost a bunch of data. I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl



cheer up smile now you can start fresh .....or just get all the old pics again lol hug
I'm feelin kind of n-a-s-t-y
I might just take you home with me
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Reply #14 posted 08/28/04 3:56pm

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Hard Disks should not be allowed to die on people! Video cards, optical drives, screens, ... those can die. But NOT Hard Disks disbelief

Believe me, i know your pain, and if something similar happens to me again (not likely, i'm using two hard drives now) i swear i will smash my computer to pieces without hesitation. It's either that or beating up the next fella that steps on your toes in the street, 'cause u gotta get it out of yer system. Hope your trip to the store was a safe one wink
"It's better 2 B hated 4 what U R than 2 B loved 4 what U R not."

My IQ is 139, what's yours?
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Reply #15 posted 08/28/04 3:57pm

TheRealFiness

J0eyC0c0 said:

kdowney said:

awww i sorry sweetie.... U should of known ... look what happen to me n the last week lol... that is why 2 harddrives... thought u had 2... hug i feel ur pain trust me .....


Yes, I should have known, but one more day and I would have made my back ups. Spending the money on a new HD isn't even what pisses me off the most, it's the fact that the other one was only 18 months old and never gave any read/write errors and now I lost a bunch of data. I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl



shit happens potna... thats life, its just a hard drive u know? u can replace it smile
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Reply #16 posted 08/28/04 4:04pm

SpcMs

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J0eyC0c0 said:

I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl

U can just admit it's the porn you'r upset about razz



Every Time You Get High, God Kills A Harddrive.
Didn't you know?

blunt
[This message was edited Sat Aug 28 9:11:38 2004 by SpcMs]
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Reply #17 posted 08/28/04 4:26pm

J0eyC0c0

TheRealFiness said:

J0eyC0c0 said:



Yes, I should have known, but one more day and I would have made my back ups. Spending the money on a new HD isn't even what pisses me off the most, it's the fact that the other one was only 18 months old and never gave any read/write errors and now I lost a bunch of data. I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl



shit happens potna... thats life, its just a hard drive u know? u can replace it smile


You can be replaced too. slam

NEXT!! evillol
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Reply #18 posted 08/28/04 4:29pm

J0eyC0c0

SpcMs said:

J0eyC0c0 said:

I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl

U can just admit it's the porn you'r upset about razz



Every Time You Get High, God Kills A Harddrive.
Didn't you know?

blunt
[This message was edited Sat Aug 28 9:11:38 2004 by SpcMs]


Nah, that porn I can download again. I still know the titles of the ones I downloaded recently and haven't watched yet. lol It's the pics and a few old WWE PPV's Im mostly upset about...and yeah, I could have used that 89 euro to get high instead. wink
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Reply #19 posted 08/28/04 5:01pm

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Just had to help here..giggle

nana

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Couldn't help it..boxed

booty!
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Reply #20 posted 08/28/04 5:03pm

2the9s

Oh boy. That sucks but I think I can help you. Let me walk you through a "Hardrive boot recapture procedure":

Disconnect the motherboard's databank from the RAM input valve and let it sit (be sure to label the wires: red is data influx; yellow is data redux); while this is humming you can re-Java your whole memory card and wipe the "event" clean for maximum eco-parsing. While you are washing your dishes let the tachyon strip charge and then the elements for a recapture event (or "recap ev" as we experts call it) are all in place.

Reassemble the components following the steps backwards (but switch steps 3 and 4) and it should do the trick. You won't be able to use it, but...
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Reply #21 posted 08/28/04 5:22pm

J0eyC0c0

2the9s said:

Oh boy. That sucks but I think I can help you. Let me walk you through a "Hardrive boot recapture procedure":

Disconnect the motherboard's databank from the RAM input valve and let it sit (be sure to label the wires: red is data influx; yellow is data redux); while this is humming you can re-Java your whole memory card and wipe the "event" clean for maximum eco-parsing. While you are washing your dishes let the tachyon strip charge and then the elements for a recapture event (or "recap ev" as we experts call it) are all in place.

Reassemble the components following the steps backwards (but switch steps 3 and 4) and it should do the trick. You won't be able to use it, but...


I just did that, but ended up with:



I think you gave me the wrong instructions. confused
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Reply #22 posted 08/28/04 5:23pm

J0eyC0c0

BabyGirl said:

J0eyC0c0 said:



Yes, I should have known, but one more day and I would have made my back ups. Spending the money on a new HD isn't even what pisses me off the most, it's the fact that the other one was only 18 months old and never gave any read/write errors and now I lost a bunch of data. I mean we're talking about approx 60GB of porn, appz and most importantly a bunch of pics someone sent me. bawl



cheer up smile now you can start fresh .....or just get all the old pics again lol hug


I'm afraid I can't get those pics. bawl
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Reply #23 posted 08/28/04 6:05pm

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J0eyC0c0 said:

BabyGirl said:




cheer up smile now you can start fresh .....or just get all the old pics again lol hug


I'm afraid I can't get those pics. bawl




lol
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Reply #24 posted 08/28/04 6:57pm

TheRealFiness

did u check everything u assbag? ide cables and everything?...
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Reply #25 posted 08/28/04 7:40pm

J0eyC0c0

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did u check everything u assbag? ide cables and everything?...


IDE cables, power cables, controllers, master, slave, , Power Max diagnostics, nothing works. Even tried it on two different systems, bitch keeps "bleeping", which in this case sounds like a cell phone ringing. hehe No, it's not the system speaker, it's the HD itself.
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Reply #26 posted 08/28/04 7:45pm

TheRealFiness

J0eyC0c0 said:

TheRealFiness said:

did u check everything u assbag? ide cables and everything?...


IDE cables, power cables, controllers, master, slave, , Power Max diagnostics, nothing works. Even tried it on two different systems, bitch keeps "bleeping", which in this case sounds like a cell phone ringing. hehe No, it's not the system speaker, it's the HD itself.


wow a maxtor died?...max's are pretty reliable drives... i like western digital's myself..hmm..how often did u defrag... and scandisk man, u end up with bad sectors and clusters. and boom there it goes.
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Reply #27 posted 08/28/04 8:07pm

SpcMs

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TheRealFiness said:

J0eyC0c0 said:



IDE cables, power cables, controllers, master, slave, , Power Max diagnostics, nothing works. Even tried it on two different systems, bitch keeps "bleeping", which in this case sounds like a cell phone ringing. hehe No, it's not the system speaker, it's the HD itself.


wow a maxtor died?...max's are pretty reliable drives... i like western digital's myself..hmm..how often did u defrag... and scandisk man, u end up with bad sectors and clusters. and boom there it goes.

Defragging is actually pretty pointless for todays HD's (if u stay under 80% of full capacity).
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