I/O device error on my maxtor external one touch drive

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try switching the jumpers on the hard drive
remove the jumper completly if all else fails
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If the drive was working, it won't suddenly require the jumpers to be changed, I don't think that's a good idea! :4-thatsba

I think my first move would be to try it on another computer. It should connect with no drivers to ME/2K/XP, that would be the first test.

If it still has an I/O error, you may have to remove the disk and connect it to a desktop IDE controller to narrow it down between the USB case and the drive. Also, data recovery utilities work much better when the drive is directly connected.

If the drive was working,

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your right john, if the drive was working...

If it still has an I/O error, you may have to remove the disk and connect it to a desktop IDE controller

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and at this point the case is being opened up anyway....

i guess i should have been more inquisitive if the drive was store bought or home made.... :sayno: