hdd ok via usb but clicks if connected directly to laptop

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irus · #1 Post by **irus** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:11 am

the bios is not recognising this drive in t42when connected via ide, but is recognised as a generic usb. i'm wondering what are the alternatives here.

sjthinkpader · #2 Post by **sjthinkpader** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:22 pm

Does a different drive works. If not, then you may have a bum IDE connector.

irus · #3 Post by **irus** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:06 am

ide is ok could it be a hdpassword? this hd is from another t42!

poshgeordie · #4 Post by **poshgeordie** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:26 am

Few things to check:

I'm sure you know this already but make sure you're putting the HDD in upside down. Also you should feel it connecting into the pins on the IDE connector.

On start up, when you press F12 does it appear in the available drives list?

It's possible that there's an unsoldered Southbridge problem. Is the drive recognised when you press down on the SB chip (under the wi fi card at the front of the TP).

irus · #5 Post by **irus** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:38 am

haha posh ive been through the upside down hdd absentmindedness !! surprisingly it has just started working again in the laptop of its own volition! thanks a lot.

poshgeordie · #6 Post by **poshgeordie** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:34 pm

Obviously heard me having a stern word with it

hdd ok via usb but clicks if connected directly to laptop

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