This was plugged in with incorrect A/C adapter (19v instead of 12v)
and since then won't turn on.

Anyone know if its worth getting the HDD itself out of the case - will
it work in a regular SATA2 enclosure?

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This was plugged in with incorrect A/C adapter (19v instead of 12v)
and since then won't turn on.

Anyone know if its worth getting the HDD itself out of the case - will
it work in a regular SATA2 enclosure?


Depends if it's a SATA or PATA drive, but those external units use standard
hard drives inside.

It may be the drive itself that was fried by the excess voltage, but it
won't hurt anything to try it.

Cheers people.

Now I have to find my way past these Security Torx (5 point torx star)
screws that hold the case together.

Might have to go down the hack saw route but not a lot of room to play
with.

Any ideas?

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Cheers people.

Now I have to find my way past these Security Torx (5 point torx star)
screws that hold the case together.

Might have to go down the hack saw route but not a lot of room to play
with.

Any ideas?

Buy a security torx driver, they're easy to get and cheap. I've got a whole
set of them I picked up for a few dollars.

On Feb 27, 11:29 pm, "James Sweet" wrote:
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Cheers people.

Now I have to find my way past these Security Torx (5 point torx star)
screws that hold the case together.

Might have to go down the hack saw route but not a lot of room to play
with.

Any ideas?

Buy a security torx driver, they're easy to get and cheap. I've got a whole
set of them I picked up for a few dollars.

The 6 point drivers are easy to get but the 5 point star ones are
protected and can cost quite a bit i think.

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Cheers people.

Now I have to find my way past these Security Torx (5 point torx star)
screws that hold the case together.

Might have to go down the hack saw route but not a lot of room to play
with.

Any ideas?


There's always eBay. Identifying the size you need may be a problem.

Try this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-Poi... m310027430517

They may all be too big.


Charlie