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    HDD problems after installing in optical bay

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by RonKarkovice, Feb 19, 2012.

  1. RonKarkovice

    RonKarkovice Newbie

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    I have followed the instructions on replacing the hard drive with an SSD and moved the HDD to the optical drive. The drive is recognized but I am receiving errors when writing to it. I ran HD Tune Pro and the problem is the Ultra DMA CRC Error count. From doing some reading, it sounds like this means I damaged the SATA cable. I am a newbie to this stuff and learning as I go. Few questions. Is there a better program to use for troubleshooting the HDD? Is there any way to confirm that the issue is the cable? If so, is there anything specific I need to look for when buying a replacement? Appreciate any help I can get.
     
    RonKarkovice, Feb 19, 2012
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    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    facepalm sata 1 speed it dude not sata 2 you may need a jumper
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Feb 19, 2012
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    RonKarkovice Newbie

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    Thanks. I thought if that was an issue, it wouldn't recognize the drive. Didn't realize it would cause the problems I have. Drive is a WD Scorpio Black with no place for a jumper. Any recommendations on a drive I can get that can be adjusted down to 1.5gb/s?
     
    RonKarkovice, Feb 20, 2012
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    citrix Newbie

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    i noticed that i also had same problem ... waiting for solution as well ,

    thanks to RonKarkovice for creating this thread , good job bro !
     
    citrix, Feb 24, 2012
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