drive repair tips?

[der Mouse]

> And even if you don't want the data and just want the drive working
> again, as it's a modern unit you'll have to find the right LLF
> utility for that specific drive - which may be easier said than done!

Sending a FORMAT UNIT command isn't enough?

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