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and if there was glue holding the cable in place, I wouldn't be surprised to find that it melted enough to allow the cable to get loose.

If you've got the glue, the glue spot is NEVER the problem location. The glue prevents the cable from coming loose in one common spot, so if it's been glued in that spot, then there's no trouble in that spot. The trouble is somewhere else. Carefully and methodically check each and every other possible cause of hard drive trouble listed in the FAQ. Don't just skim that entry or look at the pictures. Carefully read every word and go through every bullet point and follow the sub-links.
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Tony Fabris