[ltp] How screwed am I?

Rob Smith linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 23:59:00 -0500


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From: "Ken Restivo"
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Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [ltp] How screwed am I?


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> It powered down again after a few minutes, though, so it may not be
*completely* dry yet. I'll try again tomorrow.
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> With the drive in, it refused to boot. So... I'm going to try the drive in
another machine and see how fried it is.

I would recommend taking it apart, and keeping it in a warm, dry place for a
few days, or maybe even a week. I wouldn't try to boot it up again until
you're darned sure it is completely dry. No need to fry any circuits!

As for the drive, I'd give it some time to dry also.

Rob Smith