How on earth do you reformat the P2 Store? at DVinfo.net

Stephen Pruitt · November 10th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Hi all. . .

I have done the following to reformat my P2 Store:

1. Stuck a paper clip into the HDD hole.

2. The lights flash.

3. I push the start button with the lights are flashing.

4. Lights stop (too fast, in my opinion, and the HD light doesn't blink as if it is doing anything).

I THOUGHT that this was how one reformats the P2 Store. YET, when I attach it back to my MacBook Pro, the P2 Store STILL SHOWS THE FILES ON THE STORE!

That shouldn't happen.

What am I doing wrong?

I'm completely oblivious.

Thanks so much.

Stephen

Sam Jankis · November 10th, 2006, 11:23 PM

I use P2 Store Manager to clear the drive.

Stephen Pruitt · November 11th, 2006, 08:14 AM

That would be nice. . .

But P2 Store Manager doesn't work with the new MacBook Pro.

Any other ideas???

Sam Jankis · November 11th, 2006, 11:14 AM

Ah, that sucks.

Get a cheapo PC.

Eric Peltier · November 11th, 2006, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Pruitt

Hi all. . .

I have done the following to reformat my P2 Store:

1. Stuck a paper clip into the HDD hole.

2. The lights flash.

3. I push the start button with the lights are flashing.

4. Lights stop (too fast, in my opinion, and the HD light doesn't blink as if it is doing anything).

I THOUGHT that this was how one reformats the P2 Store. YET, when I attach it back to my MacBook Pro, the P2 Store STILL SHOWS THE FILES ON THE STORE!

That shouldn't happen.

What am I doing wrong?

I'm completely oblivious.

Thanks so much.

Stephen

the trick is, you need to let go of the paper clip (you have exactly 2 seconds to do this) before pressing the start button, otherwise it wont reformat.
you can feel the drive spinning when it's working.
I guess it's a way to avoid reformating by mistake.
good luck

David Saraceno · November 12th, 2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Jankis

Ah, that sucks.

Get a cheapo PC.

Now the response is helpful.

:)

Stephen Pruitt · November 13th, 2006, 08:11 AM

As it happens, Eric gave me exactly the tip I needed. I had been pushing the paper clip into the hole AND, while pushing the paper clip, hitting the start button. As he notes, one must FIRST put the clip in the hole, THEN RELEASE the clip, and THEN PUSH START (within two seconds).

And, when following these directions, it works perfectly.

Thanks again!

Stephen

November 10th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#1
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	How on earth do you reformat the P2 Store? Hi all. . . I have done the following to reformat my P2 Store: 1. Stuck a paper clip into the HDD hole. 2. The lights flash. 3. I push the start button with the lights are flashing. 4. Lights stop (too fast, in my opinion, and the HD light doesn't blink as if it is doing anything). I THOUGHT that this was how one reformats the P2 Store. YET, when I attach it back to my MacBook Pro, the P2 Store STILL SHOWS THE FILES ON THE STORE! That shouldn't happen. What am I doing wrong? I'm completely oblivious. Thanks so much. Stephen

November 10th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#2
Sam Jankis Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 223	I use P2 Store Manager to clear the drive.

November 11th, 2006, 08:14 AM	#3
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	That would be nice. . . But P2 Store Manager doesn't work with the new MacBook Pro. Any other ideas???

November 11th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#4
Sam Jankis Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 223	Ah, that sucks. Get a cheapo PC.

November 13th, 2006, 08:11 AM	#7
Stephen Pruitt Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 228	As it happens, Eric gave me exactly the tip I needed. I had been pushing the paper clip into the hole AND, while pushing the paper clip, hitting the start button. As he notes, one must FIRST put the clip in the hole, THEN RELEASE the clip, and THEN PUSH START (within two seconds). And, when following these directions, it works perfectly. Thanks again! Stephen