I think my Raptor 150GB only lasted a fortnight :(

Tute · 22 Feb 2007 at 15:01

As title, been having problems getting my rig to POST recently, looking up the error codes points the blame at the attached drives.

Having swapped things around, I can no longer POST with my Raptor 150GB. It just hangs the system at boot. I have a 36GB Raptor that POSTs with no issues at all.

It was in a Silentmaxx enclosure, having removed it i've seen the sticker "do not obstruct air holes" so now I feel like a right plank.

I wish I could run disgnostics through the damn thing but I can't get into Windows with it attached.

S.M.A.R.T claims it's working fine though.

I don't have another PC here that I can test it in, so before I take it round to a mates house, anyone got any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Tute · 22 Feb 2007 at 15:18

No that's okay, just that there's a big sticker on the raptor saying *DO NOT COVER ANY DRIVE HOLES*.

The Silentmaxx only leaves the ports uncovered, so yes it's obstructing the air holes.

I can't really think what else it could be, it worked fine for a fair few days before playing up.

The SilentMaxx does help with noise though, reduced it a fair bit, but mine will be going on MM, i'm not taking the chance in the future.

Tute · 23 Feb 2007 at 15:11

naro said:
use WD's Lifeguard Diagnostic Tools to check whether there's any errors..

Can't POST with the drive connected.

Tute · 6 Mar 2007 at 14:39

I'll be selling mine soon on the MM. Not going to chance it again, plus there isn't *really* room in my case for it.

It was more of an "experiment" which didn't work.