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Really Really need advice on this one: Mac G5

 
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digital821
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:10 pm    Post subject: Really Really need advice on this one: Mac G5 Reply with quote

Okay so about a week ago my mac G5 just randomly froze on me. I shut it down by holding down the power button and forcing shut down, I know its not good for the machine but I cant change that now. So I tried to reboot and on startup I got now chime, then no apple on my boot up screen, all while my HD is making a chirping noise, then instead of booting up OSX I get a folder icon with the finder image and a "?" symbol. I replaced the PCB board because after I took out the drive I noticed a chip was burnt, a very small one, replaced it and reinstalled the drive and the same thing happens.

I am sick to my stomach about the thought of what I have lost on that drive. I cant believe that we can go to friggin space but cant repair a damn HD. Please someone out there tell me some good news.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:23 am    Post subject: what is the brand and specs of your drive??? Reply with quote

What is the detail of your hard drive? Brand, full model# and all the good stuff...

chances are your data is still recoverable, however, it will cost a few $100s to start or DIY but risk o loosing everything forever...

I wander if you had WD5000AAKS series drive in your G5. We see those a lot for the same damage you described
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No I have a maxtor, this is one of the older G5's, I have the dual 1.8 gig processor in it. I got the right replacement PCB for the drive, I bought it through the store that was suggested on the site and they were helpful but I don't think that was the issue. I have begun looking at drive recovery services. They aren't cheap and it is disgusting what they charge.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Provide a full model number of your drive and pictures of the board.
Maybe we could suggest something.
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