On Fri, 2006-09-01 at 18:02 -0400, John Remington wrote: > hmm, sounds like a high probability, I like that, thanks. > > I left out some information, the drive makes a high pitch scream when trying > to be accessed, it a declining pitch that lasts for about two seconds and > repeats every ten seconds or so. Never heard it before on any drives. > > Also, if it's just diodes, I can do that. I'll take a close look and reply > regarding the rev level. > > Thanks a bunch . . . > Hmm, actually, that bit of information worries me. Generally controller board failure results in a dead drive, no activity. A high pitch scream sounds like a physical failure. I hope not. Only way to know is to try the new board. TTYL -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist