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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Aery, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. Aery

    Aery Newbie

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    So, problem is, i dropped my new Compaq laptop, worked exceptionally before hand, now it still loads up fast, but everytime i try to run something on the laptop, it always takes forever, and when the programs will load, they always go to not responding,

    i loaded my phoenixbios, and did a Hard disk self test, the test status came out to #1-07 Fail.

    any ideas?
     
    Aery, Oct 12, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I think the #1-07 Fail is the result of SMART failing in the SATA controller.

    Which HDD is it ? (make/model)
     
    Andy, Oct 12, 2008
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The heads probably collided with the discs and something is damaged.

    Get your data backed up without delay. Then go shopping for a new hard drive.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 12, 2008
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  4. Aery

    Aery Newbie

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    kinda figured something was wrong with the HDD, just my luck right, lol
     
    Aery, Oct 12, 2008
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    You can buy a HDD with a built-in free fall sensor. It is meant to be able to park the heads before it hits the ground.

    Anyway, be thankful that is the only damage.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 12, 2008
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  6. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    That's why I love my Thinkpad and it's roll cage. *hug*
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 12, 2008
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