I dried it with the hair dryer, inserted into computer. At first it wouldn't recognize it, but I kept trying different slots and finally the computer read it. I copied all the files into a folder on the PC, but I think they were already on there in various places.
They were backups to Midjay, Audya, E50 and E80 plus library of styles, lyrics, midi files and MP3s.
I'll let the drive alone for a couple of days and try it again.
Anyway, nothing of value was lost and it seems the drive may not have been damaged.
DonM