sanyo lat-200a

Hmm, there are indeed some smaller components I hadn't noticed that might indeed be memory, Some smaller unbranded 2x HC240's, 4x HC74's and some rather large ones : Malaysia 8835/ HM6264ALFP-12T. I'm still not sure I'm following, whilst you are probably giving me usefull information. My knowledge on the pure details of a harddisk are fairly limited. I know how it mechanically works, but how the data is carried is another thing. What does this mean: "From the OMTI chips you mention, I am now almost certain that's a raw interface, possibly simular to ST412." Could I use the 50 pins connection from the motherboard to the board for any other purpose ? Is any 26 pin HD in 3,5 inch available? What are my options? The original 26pin harddrive is dead, the step-motor to rotate the hard discs is fried. (Btw, the original HD takes its power from the datastrip). Thanx & Greetz Stijn