Meh, I should have looked at the manual on that one before suggesting the cable. Ignore that one. If I had to guess that 40 GB drive will work in another machine. But that's only a guess since it's odd both didn't work. Curious to know the results. Otherwise my logic says if it isn't the drive it's what it connects to. I've been up way too late to offer anything profound...about to go to bed.

PM about to be sent for one other item that may help.