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Unread 12-04-2007, 01:14 PM   #16
Phoenix32
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Default Re: Need help diagnosing 4000

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Originally Posted by dgoodrich

I don't have a 4000, so I am just speculating but... for data recovery purposes only, wouldn't it be relatively simple use a standard PC power supply (externally) long enough to boot the 4000, and copy the data off of it?
Can it be done? Yes.

Simple? No.

Why? Because the 4000 uses proprietary plugs and power control circuirty.

But yes, it can be done (with jumpers and splices) for data recovery.
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