Plowie, about that cable Mea mentioned, u can describe it as it is to the people in the computer shop (make sure the one u talk to is at least computer-literate) as i feel that they should know what u are talking about (device with USB cable to connect an IDE PATA or SATA hard disk to any computer with its own independent power source).

as for overheating problem & all that, Plowie, i thought your PC still has some kind of warranty that u can claim? do check & if u still do, go get a replacement. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

to prevent such problem from recurring, do check your computer chassis for any small holes that bugs can crawl through. tape them up (masking tape works very well) but don't plug up the ventilating holes (u'll know them when u seem them).

hope that helps.

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