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****! I've just plugged the power cable for my laptop (18.5V) into my external hard drive (12V). There was a pop and it's now not a happy bunny.
Anyone know if :
1) It's fixable? Presumably I've just fried a couple of components at the power input end of things and could just replace the circuit board if a spare could be found.
2) If it's not, have I lost the data? I reckon there shouldn't be any problems there, the hard disc itself wasn't even spun up, so data should be fine.
It's a Seagate one by the way, not sure of the model. 3.5", upright standing one, slightly tapered shape.
Take it apart and remove the HD. Pop it into something like [url= http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143544 ]this[/url], making sure you choose a SATA or IDE caddie as appropriate, and then you should be able to see what the score is. Or if you have access to a desktop PC pop the drive in there to see if it is still working.
Cheers dude, that might be the easiest permanent fix, rather than trying to source a spare board. Hadn't thought of that!