My PC no longer boots up. When I turn it on, it makes a clicking noise and just says the hard drive has failed.
Is there anyway I can recover this or do I need a new hard drive. I don't want to lose all my data..
2006-11-23 01:52:47 · 10 answers · asked by Turbo124 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
you've already lost the data just get a new hard drive and reload
2006-11-23 01:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, open up the case and check all the ribbon cable connections. If you have recently moved the machine, one might have come slightly unplugged. It is surprising how often that happens. Also check to make sure the master/slave jumper didn't get dislodged. Check all the cards while you have the case open and make sure they are seated. Also ensure that the mainboard isn't cracked, though it probably won't even show anything on the screen if that is the case. Last resort, sit on hold for an hour and get a new one shipped out. If you have access to another machine, jumper it to be a slave drive and plug it into another machine at least then you can get your data back before you ship it out for a replacement.
2006-11-23 01:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if the hard drive HAS failed then its a painful lesson to learn about making backups of your important files. You could try taking it to a PC shop and see if they can test it or recover any data. Obviously it costs. If your happy to have a peek inside the case, check the connections ( make sure its turned off at the mains first) failing that it doesnt sound too good,
2006-11-23 05:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be worth trying to boot the PC from your windows compact disc. This should give you a better indication of what is wrong. You may also be able to copy some files onto a floppy disc.
Good Luck
2006-11-23 04:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're in vast hardship in case you had relatively significant archives on that HD. that's ineffective,indexed right here are some the rationalization why it ought to be ineffective: a million. You rigidity your laptop to close down too many circumstances by utilising protecting the potential Button 2. if your laptop is hooked to a surge protector, you have became that swich off on a similar time as the laptop continues to be on. 3. examine head crash, the place the indoors examine-and-write head of the gadget touches a platter, or a magnetic archives storage floor right this is a thank you to restoration it. in case you have a working laptop or laptop this won't artwork!! additionally you will could desire to spend a wee little bit of money! a million. open the case 2. look on your HD,refer on your handbook or ask the customer provider on your laptop sort. 3. once you do discover it attempt to get it out (by no skill rigidity ANYTING OUT OF a working laptop or laptop!!!) if it wont come out it possibly screwed in which you would be able to need a screw rigidity. 4. seem to confirm which variety of Cables it makes use of. 5. the potential grant is likewise related to the rigidity so be careful (you wont could desire to deliver this.) additionally in case you're uncertain of which variety of plugs your HD makes use of refer the the links! 6. deliver your HD and the tips Cable on your close by laptop keep and ask them for a HD with a similar archives cable form and a matching HD. in the event that they attempt to sell you a differnt archives cable dont hear, the single you have already got is the sole cable which will artwork which includes your motherbord 7. in case you're uncertain approximately installation the HD your self ask some one on the keep in the event that they could deploy it for you. Or ask a chum
2016-10-12 23:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by dusik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude.... LIMEWIRE F-ing SUCKS. Dont mess with them or Kazaa or the entire Gnutella network. Its packed full of spyware and tracking programs. Im not paranoid, I just know this for a fact because I got busted for copyright infringement and piracy a few years ago from using them for P2P connections. Also, make sure you check all the hidden files those programs leave behind. When you download using them it places multiple copies of the files into other folders you dont know about. Thats how it got me. Just thought you shold know.
P.S. Call Dell's help line......... AKA all of India
2006-11-23 01:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by DemoDicky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would phone up the company and see if you are still insured to claim a replacement. If your not, go online at a public libery like me in emergancies . and get a new cheap computor for christmas. ps, if you know someone who knows more about computors then yourself get them in to have a look.
2006-11-23 01:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by shadow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are rubish computers scrap it and start again! but i suggest that you try your hard drive in another computer! then if it works obviously back up all of your data! have you got norton anti virus if not invest!
2006-11-23 01:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by angels_wings_devils_horns 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a new hard drive ans look for programs that will let you ghost the old hard drive. Ghosting it just might be able to save any data on your hard drive.
Plus dell are CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-23 03:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by SoftwareScinner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it in another pc as a slave drive to your C drive.
2006-11-23 01:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by techno mentalist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋