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Just install the Debian Wheezy ISO and then install cinammon as the desktop environment, it should look and feel close enough to mint that you'll never notice any difference. It will be a lot easier...

I just removed the spindle motor from my vanguard 7200 as I plan on installing a router. If you're interested in the surplus motor let me know, we can probably come to an agreement.

Thanks for the pin out, unfortunately I started working on my 7200 a month or two before this info was posted. My careful tracing and probing on the EP motor drive board roughly agrees with yours, I...