[Thinkpad] This is... interesting

[STeve Andre']

On Sunday 04 February 2007 18:57:34 Michael Geary wrote:
> >    I found the Seatools diagnostic and it locks up after trying
> > to test the bad disk.  It sees the disk geometry OK and all
> > that but locks up as soon as a test occurs.
> >
> >    I'm not too concerned about the data loss, as the important
> > stuff was saved.   But I'm really weirded out that the disk
> > could effect the system across reboots.  Have others seen
> > things like this?
>
> Yes, I saw similar behavior once with a really bad drive. Nothing wrong
> with your computer, just the drive.
>
> -Mike

Right, but how does a disk mess up the IDE channels such that a hard
reset is needed.  Thats my question.  I just tried again and the same
thing happens, so its consistent.  Next stop, Seagate to get a replacement...

STeve Andre'