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    Inspiron 8200 Won't Recognize New HD or Old CD/DVD

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Banyardi, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. Banyardi

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    The stock harddrive on my Inspiron 8200 began having CRC check issues, so I bought a Hitachi 120GB, 5400rpm, IDE drive as a replacement. The BIOS won't POST the new harddrive or the old CD/DVD drive. What would be my next remediation steps? Can I update the BIOS to get the drives to POST? Should I shop around for a replacement Motherboard? Knowledgable advice would be appreciated.

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