Trying to get data off an old maxtor n256 (2001)

jj741852

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I'm using the vantec adapter but my computer doesn't seem to recognize the hardirve; I have no idea what to do next
 

USAFRet

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1. The drive may be dead. It IS 17 years old.

2. Your adapter isn't connected properly.

3. The jumpers may be set incorrectly.
 

jj741852

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The power on the hardrive seems to work,

Jumper J50, Master On, Slave Off

I have no idea about this stuff