Status Update
Worst case scenarios.
As far as my computer (the desktop), it's about 95% certain that the entire problem is the motherboard. The 'new' HDD I was given doesn't spin up when it's connected to the IDE cable, but does otherwise. Connections are fine, which means either spontaneous cable failure or fucked mobo.
As far as Amy's comp (the laptop), it's a problem with the DC port somehow. 75%/25% chance, I'd say, of it being the port vs the charger cable.
So, yeah. both comps are pretty much DOA. I'd need a miracle right now.
Crossposted from Dreamwidth. Original at http://swordianmaster.dreamwidth.org/89189.html
As far as my computer (the desktop), it's about 95% certain that the entire problem is the motherboard. The 'new' HDD I was given doesn't spin up when it's connected to the IDE cable, but does otherwise. Connections are fine, which means either spontaneous cable failure or fucked mobo.
As far as Amy's comp (the laptop), it's a problem with the DC port somehow. 75%/25% chance, I'd say, of it being the port vs the charger cable.
So, yeah. both comps are pretty much DOA. I'd need a miracle right now.
Crossposted from Dreamwidth. Original at http://swordianmaster.dreamwidth.org/89189.html