zip disk trouble

krossfyter

macrumors 601

Original poster

• Jan 14, 2004

• #1

I have this zip disk that I have used before. After I insert it into the zip drive the window pops up prompting me to initialize it, eject it or ignore etc. I can't get to my stuff on the zip. Any idea on what I can do?

 

krimson

macrumors 65816

• Jan 14, 2004

• #2

open the metal cover, get some compressed air, and GENTLY blow it if it's dirty, do the same with the drive. that solved one disk not mounting.

 

krossfyter

macrumors 601

Original poster

• Jan 14, 2004

• #3

okay ill do that... thanks.

 

krossfyter

macrumors 601

Original poster

• Jan 14, 2004

• #4

okay that didnt work. any other suggestions guys?

 

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Independence

macrumors regular

• Jan 15, 2004

• #5

Make sure the plastic cover over the crystal-like component on the bottom of the disk is clean. If that doesn't work, have a look at this link.

My guess, though, is that your disk or drive is defective.

 

bousozoku

Moderator emeritus

• Jan 15, 2004

• #6

Unplug the drive, insert the disk, and plug in the drive.

If you've got a USB bus-driven (no power brick) drive, use a port directly on the computer.