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    Default Flash drive died?

    I've got a 2GB flash drive that I've been using to store a few programs on - useful for carrying from job to job to load software onto clients' computers. I used it this afternoon and now it don't wanna go!
    The little red LED doesn't light up and it isn't seen in Explorer.

    Can these be resurrected any way?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Studio1 View Post
    I've got a 2GB flash drive that I've been using to store a few programs on - useful for carrying from job to job to load software onto clients' computers. I used it this afternoon and now it don't wanna go!
    The little red LED doesn't light up and it isn't seen in Explorer.

    Can these be resurrected any way?
    Quote Originally Posted by Studio1 View Post
    I've got a 2GB flash drive that I've been using to store a few programs on - useful for carrying from job to job to load software onto clients' computers. I used it this afternoon and now it don't wanna go!
    The little red LED doesn't light up and it isn't seen in Explorer.

    Can these be resurrected any way?
    studio1......i had a very similar problem a few weeks i tried numerous programs as was recommended by kind members here, I was able to resurrect my memory stick, but lost all of my contents.....check this thread and see how you go!



    good luck

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    Ah thanks Osci but this drive isn't just corrupt, it's DEAD.

    The lights aren't on and no one is home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Studio1 View Post
    Ah thanks Osci but this drive isn't just corrupt, it's DEAD.

    The lights aren't on and no one is home.
    if the info on the drive is important to you, it may then worth your to try some of these programs......nothing ventured nothing gained I say

    and btw I've now learnt the hard way, I've got the backup CD sitting right next to me ll the time now

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    is it a good brand or a cheapie/clone flashdrive

    i ask cause build quality of some cheapies is pretty bad - open it up for a look and check the usb solder joints which can fracture due to the repeated plugging/unplugging action

    if the data is important and the flash chip is ok you could remove the smd flash and pop it into a standalone reader (willem eeprom/flash programmer or commercial unit)

    regards...

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    Pull it apart and you might be lucky enough to see the solder joints
    on the USB pluggy thingo has cracked /dry jointed
    from plugging them in and out all the time
    I fixed mine about a year ago
    When you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all

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    Ok, I pulled it apart and resoldered the 4 connections to the plug. No joy. The pcb has what looks like a RAM chip that takes up most of one side, with a small crystal and a couple of SMD's next to it.
    On the reverse side of the board is a tiny SMD chip about 7 mm square and a couple of SMD components.

    I've asked in the Electronics section if anyone has a generic circuit diagram.

    As for removing the SMD flash (I presume it's the bigger IC on the top side) I don't think that's an option. I HATE working with SMD - reword that - I REFUSE to work with SMD .. LOL

    No point in trying recovery software - this thing isn't powering up therefore isn't seen in Explorer.

    Any other bright ideas?

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    Hey mate what brand is it you might be able to pick up a
    another one for parts (same type)
    Just a thought as they are only $10-15 now
    When you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all

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    Quote Originally Posted by best4less View Post
    Hey mate what brand is it you might be able to pick up a
    another one for parts (same type)
    Just a thought as they are only $10-15 now
    It's a HUKE. I think they still sell them here, but if I got another one, what would I do with it? I don't actually know which part has died...

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    Board jockey /component jockey
    there must only be about 10 components inside
    When you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all

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    Quote Originally Posted by best4less View Post
    Board jockey /component jockey
    there must only be about 10 components inside
    NO WAY!

    I don't work with SMD. I refuse to. LOL.

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    Is SMD really that hard to work with?

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    Not if you have steady hands and good eyes
    When you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all

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