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    m17x won't boot after HDD removal

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Miriad, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. Miriad

    Miriad Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    I have removed HDD and placed them back again, however my system won't boot/start/power up.

    Whenever press power button i hear very slight click but nothing happens, seems like hdd are locked or something.

    I tried to boot the system with 1 hdd and without any hdds, nothing happens.

    Does anyone know what did I miss ?

    Thnx
     
    Miriad, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Is your raid setup configured correctly in the bios. Where does it block exactly? after the alienhead or before?
     
    the3vilGenius, Dec 13, 2009
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  3. Miriad

    Miriad Notebook Guru

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    it doesn't boot at all, it just makes a click sound and nothing, no bios, no fans spinning.

    Was working fine before i just removed and plugged again.

    Should there be any specific order when plugging hdd back ? like hdd 0 first then 1, etc ?
     
    Miriad, Dec 13, 2009
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    the3vilGenius, Dec 13, 2009
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    It's possible that one of your HDD's screws squeezed the power wire and shorted it.
    Unscrew it and if the insulation is damaged use some dielectric tape and then carefully place the HDD back.
     
    Aikimox, Dec 13, 2009
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  6. Miriad

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    Thank you. Will check that.
     
    Miriad, Dec 14, 2009
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