Franc Zabkar

Thanks for the Stiction tip! "If so, then hit the metal casing with
the handle of a screwdriver."

Am guessing you are correct. This HD was only used as a backup so
never became hot and there was never any smell.

I was afraid of doing any damage so probably did not hit the case very
hard but so far hitting the metal casing with the handle of a
screwdriver has done nothing.

Did some searching and found mention of hitting a wooden table with
the stuck HD to free the heads. Am wondering if you have had any
experience doing this?

Also is there any other way to break the stiction?

Ken