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Joined: Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:49 pm Posts: 1 So i turn it on the blue booting screen shows then it says Read access error. Can't read hard drive. and theres an option to format i try that it does'nt work Can I fix? please help Top Profile bhr856 Post subject: Re: gmini 402 Can't read hard drivePostPosted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:48 pm Offline cannot read external hard drive windows 7 Archos Novice Joined: Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:45 pm Posts: 2 I have the EXACT same problem. I emailed Archos and they were of NO help as they said it was a discountined model.I found these suggestions and will try them and let you know if either works.http://www.fixya.com/support/t149055-gm ... eze_format Top Profile roylovelock Post subject: Re: gmini 402 Can't read hard drivePostPosted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:23 am Offline Moderator Joined: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:15 am Posts: 3331 Location: essex uk are the drives clicking etc when you turn them on?. if so it could be a sign of a shoot drive.but if not, take off the back plate (4 screws i think) and if memory serves the drive is just behind it (its been some years since ive looked inside the gmini), when you have visual access to the drive look for the hard drive connectors, sometimes these have been known to work loose and cause these problems, even if they are not loose just disconnect them (give them a spray with contact cleaner) and re insert the connectors. this will hopefully re seat the connections as they tarnish over time being cop
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