SuperSparks: I downloaded WD's Data Lifeguard to run checks on it. The quick check worked fine. I kicked off the full check early this morning. When I left it said it had about 11hrs to go. When I got back it said I had 38hrs to go. So...I interrupted it, disconnected the drive, and decided to give up. I'll just have to replenish my music supply, but that could be a blessing in disguise because now I can better organize it! I think I'll hold onto the drive for a while just in case I think of something I had on there I need.

SpywareDr: Thanks for the link. I'll hold onto it. Have you used them before?

Oh...and while we're on the subject of dead external hard drives, does anyone have a recommendation for a fast, compact external drive to use as a backup device?