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    HDD burning smell

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by hamzie, Dec 25, 2010.

  1. hamzie

    hamzie Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys quick Q im on bios 1.2 and my hdd is burning or something can a bios upgrade cause this everything still works and i have a 6935g ..

    actually the smell is coming from where the hdd attaches
     
    hamzie, Dec 25, 2010
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    I assume it's already done but nonetheless- BACKUP your data now.
    Remove the HDD (after you've backed up your data) and check the state of the connector on both mobo and the HDD.
    You've dismantled the laptop recently do you ma have damaged the connector while reassembling it.
     
    downloads, Dec 26, 2010
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