Check the cable, and try a different one. You can get a new drive online for $60, that will come with a cable,so think about spending more than $10 on a cable.
You can also get a new case for $10 or less online. Also with a cable you can use to test your current drive.You will need to open up your case to see what type of case to order. There are two types, SATA and IDE. The ide drives have 44 pins in two rows.
Once the case is open, try removing the drive and then putting it back in the case, then testing it again. It is a slim chance, but sometimes works.
If the drive does not work in the new case, it is most probably faulty.
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Check the cable, and try a different one.
You can get a new drive online for $60, that will come with a cable,so think about spending more than $10 on a cable.
You can also get a new case for $10 or less online. Also with a cable you can use to test your current drive.You will need to open up your case to see what type of case to order.
There are two types, SATA and IDE. The ide drives have 44 pins in two rows.
Once the case is open, try removing the drive and then putting it back in the case, then testing it again. It is a slim chance, but sometimes works.
If the drive does not work in the new case, it is most probably faulty.