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October 22nd, 2004 20:00
Installing a new master drive
I need to replace my failing Maxtor drive (6L080L4) in my Dimension 4400. Does anyone know if I can keep this drive as a slave while I install the new drive as a master? I want to be able to transfer my data files from the Maxtor to my new Seagate and then reformat the Maxtor after the Seagate is installed as a Master. Should I take the Maxtor out, install the Seagate, set up the OS and system files then put the Maxtor back in?
Once I transfer the files from the Maxtor I intend to reformat it and just keep it as a slave.
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BenBem
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October 22nd, 2004 21:00
Thanks Bev,
I'm thinking that I might run the Maxtor repair utilites on the drive and see if it's salvageable
shesagordie
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October 22nd, 2004 21:00
BenBem.
You install the new Seagate HD first, followed by reinstalling the OS and all the applications, after it's operating to your satisfaction, then install the Maxtor on the middle IDE connector and transfer the files and data to the new drive. If the Maxtor is failing, why would you wish to install it as the slave?
Bev.
BenBem
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October 23rd, 2004 01:00
shesagordie
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October 23rd, 2004 01:00
BenBem.
You're Welcome.
Guess that, as a slave hard drive, it might be worth a try, but personally, I would not trust any drive that is failing.
Bev.