Stupid Roland

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Maxtor, ahh crap

didn't realize that roland used maxtor hard drives, I'm willing to bet I got one in my br1600.
 
I used to use them in the computer business because the 30GB and 40Gb 7200 rpm drives (The vs2000 uses a 40gb 7200 rpm) were anywhere from $10 to $15 cheaper, which REALLY adds up when you buy 10 or 15 at a time.

BUT, when they all come crashing down, you wish you would have spent the extra $10 to $15. I had to replace ALL the Maxtors out of ALL computers in x3 Internet Cafe's. That was 24 computers !

So... I switched to Western Digital 40Gb with 7200 rpm. As a nice added bonus, the have 8MB onboard cache, where I think the Maxtor's only had about 2MB.

So far, never had one of those Western Digital's go bad yet.

In 1999 to 2001, Fujitsu had such a problem with there hard drives, that with almost no questions asked, if you mailed them the drive, they would mail you a cheque for $90. I was gathering up Fujitsu drives from wherever I could and mailing them 5 at a time !!
 
Actually there is a way to try and save your work by plugging the harddrive directly to your extra harddriv cables in your PC and running the 2000's HD as a slave. It's possible with the 2480 I know that. Give it a try? :)
 
Yeah, that is the solution I eventually used. I got most of the data that way, but ended up having I/O errors. Anyway, it does work for the most part to put your drive in a PC.
 
Wow... That's pretty scary to know I have a bunk hard drive that could fail at anytime... Do you know where I could find a Western Digital replacement HD? I think I may just take care of that problem now. Also (and I know you said its simple) how do you replace one of those? Is it a matter of just unplugging the old and plugging in the new or do I have to have it serviced?
 
Any computer store will have hard drives. Best buy, compusa, etc...
 
Hey Zepster,


It's really easy to do. I have to say, Roland has done an excellent job on simplifying the harddrive replacement process.

I wouldn't run out and buy a 40gb harddrive right now. Just get one later if you think your having a problem.
 
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