Waldo almost lost it

I was really in a panic mode when "WALDO" (my 2tb external HD) suddenly stopped working...my lips became pale...really pale. I started to sweat, it's hot anyway. darn i'll be damned if this thing stop working. I don't want to lose a $300 stuff just like that. And the life line of my film career. A lot of things came into my mind like "what if i dissect this thing???...not right..it might get worse." and things like "what if I return this thing tomorrow and ask for replacement? shit it already have some significant data in it." and stuff like "oh no i'm dead...im not gonna be able to finish my film!!" heeeeyyyy...too negative, cancel cancel! Though I wasn't sure what happened. maybe it's just the faulty twisted firewire connection...probably the power supply...tested it several time.  Anyway it somehow just worked again.. it really scared the crap out of me.  lessons:

- don't be excited like an elementary student that wud dissect their toys like the frogs they operated on their science class. It's not as simple as that, please don't open the casing of your external HD! don't try to be a moden day mcgyver

-don't call 911, it's useless and...expensive, and they couldn't even help you out especially if you're here in the Philippines, instead call a geeky friend or classmate

-don't ever think WIL can help you, coz...he never does.

-unplug before checking anything again

-don't throw it on the floor out of frustation!

-everything will just turn out fine, just pat your "HARD DRIVE"

-don't submurge it in water thinking "it just need a little cleaning"

-talk to it like your best friend dog. tell your problems to it. even your latest hobby or your crush.


bottom line: don't panic, look for solutions and Love your stuffs!!!!