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Jodar · Jul 24, 2000, 01:27 PM

I have a 1GB External JAZ drive that all of a sudden will not read either of my 1GB disks. I've tried Disk Tools, DFA, Norton and Disk Warrior to diagnose, reformat and even erase..all to no avail.

wlonh · Jul 25, 2000, 07:55 AM

it may be that they have just gone past their usability... this happens...

have you done a 'long erase' on these disks? this can sometimes shorten the life of Jaz disks, the info posted in a number of places on the web is somewhat unclear as to why this occurs

Jodar · Jul 25, 2000, 11:11 AM

Yes, I've tried the long erase. My intention was to partially erase the data and hopefully recover the rest. But, nothing happens. What is the average lifespan of a Iomega JAZ drive anyways. I'd think it would be more than the two years I've had mine

I've contacted Iomega and they say it is out of warranty and that I have to pay them $150 for a replacement. I can get a cheaper one thru MacMall for $120.

Does anyone think that the data on the disks, itself, is lost? Or, is it just the hardware thats kaput?