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dougsturgess
2nd of June 2003 (Mon), 11:25
Does anyone know if they're repairable or should I just trash it? I dropped my G2 for the first time in 2 years. Luckily, the G2 was fine, but the microdrive won't work. I have it insured but thought I would check with this forum.

When I insert the microdrive into the camera, the camera won't function correctly. Also, when I try to connect it to my home computer or my FlashTrax, it doesn't recognize the drive.

Thanks!
oliver
2nd of June 2003 (Mon), 17:19
It's DEAD - chuck it! I dropped my microdrive from 2ft onto a carpet and it also died. Warrantee runs out after 1 year. Not worth fixing when you can buy a brand new one for under $200. I have switched to 1gig flash cards since they seem to be a little more robust and faster.
dougsturgess
2nd of June 2003 (Mon), 18:16
Thanks for the info. Do you have a good place in mind to get the 1 GB flash? Does it seem as fast as the microdrive?
CyberDyneSystems
2nd of June 2003 (Mon), 21:48
Definately go with the flash card. No moving parts and you can get them for less than a microdrive these days.

www.newegg.com

...has a great selection as does pcmall.com
jeffsl
16th of June 2003 (Mon), 00:38
i know how bad it feels. my ibm 340 gig microdrive just died on me today with the same symptoms, after 3+ years of reliable service. arrggghh!
Andy_T
16th of June 2003 (Mon), 02:54
Doug,

I remember reading a thread in the G2 forum about possibilities to revive dead microdrives.

Something like crossing yourself and slamming it on the table :)

Was maybe 2 or 3 months ago - do a subject line search.

Regards,
Andy
jeffsl
16th of June 2003 (Mon), 14:44
LOL
rodbunn
16th of June 2003 (Mon), 17:27
with free shipping!!!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000083DY0/shoppingsearchen/002-9161673-1787245


Good luck, Rod
cqjb
13th of May 2005 (Fri), 15:16
I know that this company below (eProvided) can recover all these cards and more
http://www.eprovided.com (http://www.eprovided.com/) - I lost super important images the other day from the WASH DC scare in the skys... what a stress that was.

Anyway they helped me...