Deleted files aren't in trash, yet haven't deleted either, after targetmod

Hmmm, I connected a Powerbook G3 running 10.4.8 to a MBP via target disc mode over firewire.
I deleted 20gb of files from the G3 drive, but didn't choose empty trash. Then I made the mistake of powering down the G3 before ejecting its icon from the MBP. The MBP complained about bad device removal.
Now the G3 boots fine, but the 20gb of free space that should be there (from the deleted files) isn't showing up, and the trash can is empty. Also, it won't mount on the MBP if I try target disc mode again. I repaired permissions...
Any tips?
Cheers!
B

Hi Bingggo,
WhatSize can help you find what's hogging your disk space.
-mj
[email protected]

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Password:
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