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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Ah thanks Osci but this drive isn't just corrupt, it's DEAD.
The lights aren't on and no one is home.
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...
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
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?
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
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
Is SMD really that hard to work with?
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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