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    hard disk problem?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mrStrange, Jul 24, 2006.

  1. mrStrange

    mrStrange Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi all im new here. i got my dell latitude d820 and i like it but currently i got a big problem..

    when i do error checking for my hard disk, it is unable to complete.. i do not know why but is this a bad sign for my pc? is the hdd a goner?

    hope to get some replies soon.. i just got my pc for nearly 2 months only..
     
    mrStrange, Jul 24, 2006
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  2. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    I'm not 2 sure bout this but u might wanna try 2 re-install ur system 2 c if that helps.

    Good luck, Daniel
     
    Juz_Follow_ATI, Jul 24, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Are you doing the boot-up hard disk checker or using a program? I'd suggest downloading HDTune:
    http://www.hdtune.com/
    ...and using the disk error checker in there. Since you don't know whether there are problems are not with your HDD, I'd suggest backing up your data and other stuff, just in case.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 24, 2006
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  4. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe just the system thought it was okey, download speed fan and see the statues of your HD by using S.M.A.R.T
     
    mikkroik, Jul 24, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try calling dell your hard drive is probably dying
     
    gridtalker, Jul 24, 2006
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  6. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Go with Chaz's suggestion. If HD tune fails, then call Dell and ask for a replacement. You can use Acronis, Ghost or something similar to that to back up your HDD and put the image on the new hdd.
     
    Amber, Jul 24, 2006
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