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I have a Maxtor 160 GB hard drive that won't boot ...

I have a Maxtor 160 GB hard drive that won't boot up. I installed a new WD 500 GB and set it to master with the Maxtor as slave. The Maxtor drive shows up in my computers drive manager as healthy but I can't access the data. Is there a way to retrieve my data from the Maxtor drive?

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Masterflagger Answered:

Set your tower on the floor facing upright. Remove both panels. The screws are on the back of the tower, with two or three on each side.

Step 2
Locate the existing hard drive in the computer. Remove the two cords in the back of the hard drive. A long, flat cord with three connectors is the "IDE Cord." The white connection tab with different wires is the "Power Cord." Unscrew the hard drive from the case.
Step 3
Place the old hard drive into a static bag. A static bag is a small silver bag. This keeps the hard drive safe from damage that static may cause.
Step 4
Screw the left panel back onto the tower. Lay your computer on the floor or a table on that side. Mount your Maxtor 160 hard drive in the case using two screws. Four is unnecessary.
Step 5
Plug the "IDE Cord" into the long slot on the Maxtor 160 hard drive. Push it securely into the connector. It may be a snug fit. Before you continue, check the connection. The pins need to be completely inside the "IDE Cord."
Step 6
Insert the "Power Cord." The next set of pins, which is a smaller connector, houses the "Power Cord." Push itin tightly as this is tougher than the "IDE Cord."
Step 7
Place the right panel back onto the tower and attach the screws. Plug all components into the back of the tower. Turn on the computer.
Step 8
Open the disk drive. Insert your Windows operating system disk. Reboot the PC and install Windows