Recent content by Dalerjr94

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    Question SOLVED - Got a new modular PSU, forgot to swap SATA power cables - HDD dead. Possible fix?

    SOLVED Well this was short and sweet. After bridging the fuse depicted on the left side, the drive powdered up with complete access - no problems. I can now clone to a new drive and get this one repaired later with no further downtime. Thanks for your time @fzabkar
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    Question SOLVED - Got a new modular PSU, forgot to swap SATA power cables - HDD dead. Possible fix?

    @fzabkar If you refer to picture 4 - the fuse circled on the left is giving an infinite read and the fuse circled on the right shows continuity. This means the fuse on the left is blown, correct? If I bridge the fuse and attempt to power up - are the missing TVS diodes going to cause a...
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    Question SOLVED - Got a new modular PSU, forgot to swap SATA power cables - HDD dead. Possible fix?

    It does implement power disable on pin 3 - I cover the 3rd pin to bypass it and have used the HDD for a good year and a half that way. I don't know why I didn't think to check that. I'll have to pick up a multimeter tomorrow and report back with my findings. Thanks!
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    Question SOLVED - Got a new modular PSU, forgot to swap SATA power cables - HDD dead. Possible fix?

    HDD in question: WD 10TB "shucked" drive - PCB board (006-0A90701) I got a new PSU for my computer the other day. Both my previous and the new PSU are fully modular. I used all new cables except for the SATA power cable. (big mistake) My computer would only start for a split second and shut...
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    [SOLVED] FOUR of my 8TB Western Digital HDs just had their PCBs fry!

    I apologize to revive an old thread - but I'm having this same issue with the same PCB board (006-0A90701) I got a new PSU for my computer today, both my previous and the new PSU are fully modular. I used all new cables except for the SATA power cable. (big mistake) My computer would only...
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    Which of these two builds is better?

    Thanks for all the feed back guys! I should have mentioned I am a hobbyist and I'm actually getting into video FX because I have a strong desire to do it and I take well to it but my current PC can't keep up. So I would like something high end but nothing crazy yet. I plan to do another...
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    Which of these two builds is better?

    Which build is better for the price? The system is to be used mostly for speed, smooth rendering (as possible for the $), video editing, After Effects, 3DS Max, Adobe suite, etc. and some gaming. Build A: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ja2F This is the one I kind of already bought all the parts for...
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    I need help building a computer!

    Hello! I hear Tomshardware.com is the Gold standard for getting advice to help build a PC. I need help building a computer. I have always been interested in computers and know a bit about them. But I don't know enough to build one. I do quite a bit of Photo Shop and I'm now getting into After...