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    XPS M1530 Hard Drive Not Found!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Mr_Maz, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. Mr_Maz

    Mr_Maz Notebook Guru

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    Hi All,

    now in the main the machine works great.

    However once a week it dies and says hard drive not found, and then a reset returns everything to normal.

    I think its a heating issue as i do leave it on for long periods and the ventilation fans aren't exactly huge.

    Any clues? what shall I do?

    Thanks
     
    Mr_Maz, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. Chetanji

    Chetanji Notebook Consultant

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    Any notebook that expells heat on the sides or bottom needs to be lifted off the table an inch or so.
    I built a simple four post, rectangular wooden device that allows the laptop to sit securely off the ground and then I have two hi fi fans that are whisper quiet that blow air under the laptop.
    This didn't cost much at all and makes a BIG difference.

    Keep that bad boy cool :cool:
     
    Chetanji, Apr 22, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Sounds like it is dieing. Back up your things and request a new one.
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 22, 2008
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  4. Mr_Maz

    Mr_Maz Notebook Guru

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    I've had it less than 3 weeks.

    if it is a heat issue only then i'll have to look at something other than wood as i work of my lap in the main.

    if you experts think its dying then whats the procedure to get a quick replacement?
     
    Mr_Maz, Apr 22, 2008
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  5. stevey5036

    stevey5036 Notebook Evangelist

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    It isn't a heat issue. Do you have any flash drives/external HDD plugged in while booting? If not it's definitely a sign of a dying HDD. All you need to do is call Dell and tell them that the HDD is dying.
     
    stevey5036, Apr 22, 2008
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  6. Tusin

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    Yeah, run some diagnostic software. I am sure Dell has something. Or lookup the make of your HD and they usally have something.
     
    Tusin, Apr 22, 2008
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