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Name: tommo
Date: September 2, 2005 at 00:27:44 Pacific
Subject: hard drive? maxtor
OS: win98
CPU/Ram: 256
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hi there , im looking for the firmware for the maxtor 2F040L0 firmware is VAM51JJ0.. i cant find anything on net about this drive ,, drive is bad i think ,, fashes ares ac64 in bios .. mite be time for a new drive ,, any ideas ,,thanks ...


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Response Number 1
Name: plainandsimple
Date: September 2, 2005 at 03:29:37 Pacific
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I would buy a better quality Hard Drive!!

Hitachi/Seagate ??


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Response Number 2
Name: Dan Penny
Date: September 2, 2005 at 03:59:26 Pacific
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You can download Disk Diagnostic Tools for hard disks. These files (when run) will create a bootable, diagnostic floppy on one of your floppy disks. This will give a good indication of the disks health.

It's a good day when you learn something


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Response Number 3
Name: ham30
Date: September 2, 2005 at 07:33:08 Pacific
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Forget about a firmware update, do as Dan Penny suggests and download a diagnostic.


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Response Number 4
Name: tommo
Date: September 2, 2005 at 13:52:01 Pacific
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thanks for the replys .. i have run the maxblast diag disk ,, disk is failing.. thanks dan penny and ham30.. looks like i will have to get a new drive,,, tommo


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Response Number 5
Name: Dirty_Sanchez
Date: September 2, 2005 at 17:39:40 Pacific
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plainandsimple - whats wrong w/Maxtor's?


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Response Number 6
Name: Dan Penny
Date: September 2, 2005 at 20:12:39 Pacific
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You're welcome.

It's a good day when you learn something


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