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Computer dead?

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by VA49er, Oct 6, 2010.

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  1. Oct 6, 2010 at 1:28 PM #1
    VA49er

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    It seems my wife's Dell laptop has malfunctioned. It won't start up correctly and voluntarily started its "Diagnostic" test. Perusing the results noted the computer failed to detect its hard drive. Does this mean the hard drive is a goner? If so, how complicated is it to install a new hard drive on a laptop if one isn't exactly an IT guru? Would it be easier to just buy a new damn laptop? Thanks.
     
  2. Oct 6, 2010 at 1:34 PM #2
    y2b

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    if you want it fixed professionally, send rotocub a PM
     
  3. Oct 6, 2010 at 1:49 PM #3
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    I'll take that as a "It's not dead".

    Thanks for the info.
     
  4. Oct 6, 2010 at 2:20 PM #4
    y2b

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    oh.... no, I wouldn't say its dead

    but it is a computer, it was never "alive"

    :devil:
     
  5. Oct 6, 2010 at 3:58 PM #5
    VA49er

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    Lol.

    I'm guessing a new hard drive can be installed but never done that so......
     
  6. Oct 6, 2010 at 4:42 PM #6
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    Honestly there is about a 90% chance it's dead. Installing a new hard drive isn't difficult, you can look up the tech manual on your laptop through Dell and see how to replace it. The hard part is getting all of your software back on the new hard drive, unless of course you have some kind of restore CD.
     
  7. Oct 6, 2010 at 4:46 PM #7
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    Good thing is wife just uses the damn thing to surf the net so nothing of any value is to be lost. Bad thing is I can't find the stupid Dell CD that came witht he thing.
     
  8. Oct 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM #8
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    What version of Windows do you need Dell CD?
     
  9. Oct 7, 2010 at 9:23 AM #9
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    It is, or should I say, was running XP. I guess I need the Dell CD as it has drivers, etc on it. Oh yea, I also will need Office but I can get that from work for like $20.
     
  10. Oct 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM #10
    y2b

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    Full Version XP Pro < OEM XP Pro since your reinstalling
     
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