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    zx5000 hard drive

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jiindok, Jul 11, 2005.

  1. jiindok

    jiindok Notebook Enthusiast

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    uhhh ... where to start ...
    i was doing a clean re-install of windows xp pro on my zx5000, and i did a reformat, and when it got to 100% i got a blue screen error saying windows was unable to format the drive and then my hard drive started making clicking noises. it sorta just sat there doing nothing making clicking noises, so i restarted and now it says i have no hard drive to install windows onto. kinda lost and unsure how to install hard drive drivers. if anyone knows of or has heard of this type of problem, let me know whats goin on and how to solve it ! thanks in advance.

    oh yea ...
    zx5000, 3.0 GHz w/ HT, 512 mb, hitachi travelstar 60 gb
     
    jiindok, Jul 11, 2005
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  2. goga

    goga Notebook Consultant

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    It is dead. Just get a new one, no biggy.
     
    goga, Jul 11, 2005
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    jiindok Notebook Enthusiast

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    actually i don't think it's dead, because it still makes clicking noises when i turn it on ... i just need it to be recognized by the computer so i can ... load drivers or something ... i don't know what i'm talking about
     
    jiindok, Jul 12, 2005
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  4. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Jiindok,

    The drive is toast as Goga indicated. The only reason why a drive will click like this is if it's dead/very close to being completely dead.

    This might be a waste of time and money, but if you want, you can try the HDD in a different computer or buy an external USB enclosure and connect your HDD into it and plug it into your desktop. If it works, it could be your notebook, if not (which I don't think it will), means the drive is dead.

    Just get yourself a new drive or send it in for warranty service if your notebook is still under warranty.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Jul 12, 2005
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