Quantum CX hard disk, PLS help

[stimpson_J_cat]

i'm constantly getting "directory structure"
errors when i run scandisk to install win ME,
i've tryed a regular format, a low level format... the regular format will work but the low level format locks up on me seconds after it starts..... scandisk keeps locking up on me if it gets far enough to check "free space".
i'm lost, i checked the cords, the mainboard, the IDE channel, and even the bought new IDE cables......
if you can give me some help i'd appreciate it very much.

Stimpson .J Cat <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

[tracker]

Most likely bad drive - download and run manufacturers diagnostics on it.

[USA 1]

Was it a ghosted sytem?

[AlienDyne]

Probably a bad drive. I agree too. If it's still under warranty, RMA it ASAP.

[Ruslan]

Unfortunately, it's well-known (among repair techies) problem with CX and LCT drives caused by overheating of driver IC (Philips TDA5247).
It's one of symptoms ,what drive is going to die.
Try to RMA drive,or overwise use additional small cooler for cooling that IC. It will prolong drive's live, but nevertheless that drive is dying... Sooner or bit later...- backup all data...

[Garak]

yep, i thin kruslan is right, send it back if possible.. maybe u'll get a bigger drive, u never know

[stimpson_J_cat]

Thanx for your help guys...
the drive died yesterday... i took it in to have it looked at and they said it was just a dead drive... guess next time i'll buy maxtor..

R.I.P Quantum CX 13.0a DMA HDD
Born Nov. 16/1999
Died Sept. 15/2001
"Quantum's just aren't what they used to be"

[sly69]

<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by stimpson_J_cat:
Thanx for your help guys...
the drive died yesterday... i took it in to have it looked at and they said it was just a dead drive... guess next time i'll buy maxtor..

R.I.P Quantum CX 13.0a DMA HDD
Born Nov. 16/1999
Died Sept. 15/2001
"Quantum's just aren't what they used to be"</font>

Maxtor now handels Quantum drives, I just RMAed 3 Quantum drives through Maxtor, it took them about 14 days to return them, not bad for Maxtor. You can check for warranty info Here. Or call 1-800-2MAXTOR (262-9767).Just a little info....

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[This message has been edited by sly69 (edited September 17, 2001).]