how do i get back to fat 32 from linux

[Dufrain]

i just got a used harddrive that bios doesnt detect,its an ibm 60gxp 40 gb.it has had linux on it ,the former owner said.i know not one thing about linux ,so how do i get this thing back to fat 32 so i can use it.thanx for your help

[Yakbak]

You can try using a Win98 boot disk, run FDISK, and wipe the Linux partition. Then you should be able to create a new primary partition which is FAT32.

[cack01]

The bios should see the drive no matter what OS is on it. I would double check to make sure it is hooked up right, and possibly check the jumper for the master/slave option. Then after it is recognized do what Yakbak said.

[Dufrain]

this harddrive is weird,i finally got windows to recognize it and it shows up in my computer and i can access it sometimes.its super slow though.i tried to format it in disc management it fast formated once but it wouldnt regular format.it ran format super slow.i havent paid the guy yet he said i could check it out first.do you guys think this thing is screwed or what.scan disk reports all kinds of errors on it and locks up.
it was made april 2001 could i rma this thing,i think its a 60gxp.thanx for the help

[Yakbak]

IBM drives have a high failure rate (60GXP, 75GXP), due to heat problems or something...my bro's 30GB 75GXP died 2 weeks ago.

[Dufrain]

i tried the ibm drive fitness test program and it says its junk.it was made april 2001 does anyone know how long the 60gxp is warrantied

[Yakbak]

There's a site on IBM's website that lets you enter in the serial number and error code from the IBM Drive Fitness Tool, and it should tell you if you can RMA the drive.

http://www.storage.ibm.com/warranty/jsp/arma31.jsp?ibmer=0

Also go through this checklist: http://www.storage.ibm.com/hdd/support/pre_rma.htm

[Dufrain]

thanx man i did that it and its still under warranty so the junker is going back.will i get a 120 gxp back?anybody have any tips on harddrive longevity.should i get one of those harddrive coolers,which one?THANX

[Guero]

You will get something similar back. They send you whatever is closest to the model and size drive you return. I got lucky once and a 3 gig drive died and I received an 11gig drive in the mail years ago. It was close to the end of three years and they no longer made anything similar to 3gig drive I had anymore. Thanks Maxtor!

From what I understand the IBM 120gxp drives are good, but other models are not so good. You can either try better cooling or selling the new drive you get and upgrade to something else.