9.04 can't find second hard drive.

[Cybe R. Wizard]

On Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:12:57 -0700
NoOp <glgxg at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> On 07/21/2009 06:20 PM, Cybe R. Wizard wrote:
> > On Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:11:32 -0500
> > Chris Mohler  wrote:
> > 
> >> I've heard that one can freeze a HD, and it *might* work again for
> >> a short while.  I've never had to find out whether or not it works,
> > 
> > I would never even think of trying this as the resultant
> > condensation can do no good for your electronics.  I think it's a
> > trick to destroy more than just the drive.
> > 
> > Cybe R. Wizard
> 
> 
> Ummm... Maybe it's a myth, or is it?:
> <http://geeksaresexy.blogspot.com/2006/01/freeze-your-hard-drive-to-recover-data.html>

This site says:
"I removed the hard disk from the computer and sealed it in a ziplock
bag to prevent condensation."

Condensation happens the other way.  A cold item in warm moist air
gathers moisture on its surface.  It happens immediately and continues
until the cold object reaches a temperature above the dew point. Due to
that error I can't trust the info on that site.

> <http://www.emergingtechs.com/posts/put-your-hard-drive-in-the-freezer-to-recover-data/>

Quoting once again:
"The first thing you want to do is remove the drive from the computer
and put it in a sealed plastic bag to avoid condensation."

 This site makes exactly the same error indicating to me that both are
sending along hearsay 'facts' of which they have no personal knowledge.
I don't trust 'em.
> 
> In any event it is pretty much a last ditch attempt at this point as
> he's already determined that the drive won't work even in the new USB
> - IDE HDD box he just got. So if it's destined for the scrap heap
> anyway what will it hurt to try it at this point?
> 
It likely wouldn't harm the /drive/ but condensation all over the
surface includes all the connector pins for the data cable as well as
the power cable.  I wouldn't want to hook wet pins up to my electronics
unless I was ready to write it all off for good.

Cybe R. Wizard
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