2007-04-01 09:40:41 · 6 answers · asked by Semiramis F 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
go buy a new one and install it make sure you have the jumper set right tho and do it before your current one dies completely so you can copy your files over
2007-04-01 09:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Replace your notebook hdd.... its that simple.
I would NOT turn off the SMART warnings... kind of like ignoring your engine check light.
Geek Squad offers a service that will install your new hdd for just $39 if you don't feel ambitious enough...
You will have to reinstall windows on that new hdd.. so get those restore disks and keep them handy.
Cheers!!
2007-04-01 18:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drive is reporting your drive will probably fail soon. You need to immediately replace it so you won't lose any data or files you may have.
For laptops, I like to put a new drive into the laptop, boot from the Windows XP and let it install. For the new drive, I would recommend a larger faster drive, like a 7,200rpm drive with 8mb cache. Here's an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD1200JB-200RPM-Buffer/dp/B0002F8WJY/ref=sr_1_2/104-3112962-3490367?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1175460669&sr=1-2 at only $60!!!
The simplest way to get files from your old drive is to get a USB drive adapter (about $12). It will make your old drive look like a D: drive, and you can copy over any files you want. You could also but an external drive cage, but it's about $25.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=USB2IDE-25-35&cpc=RECOM
2007-04-01 16:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does your PC still boot up and work properly? If so, disable smart drive in the system bios. If not, take it to the shop!
2007-04-01 16:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
we had a lot of problems w our comp
we went to the company website, for example ours was dell and then since u have to pay for most support, i went for the free one, it's called a community forum and u ask qs for free u just have to get a member id
or u can ask them how to get help, for example they referred us to symantec autofix tool
2007-04-01 16:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by mamuca 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to setup menu when u turn on ur computer(commonly by press del key) and then search for S.M.A.R.T HDD
then change it
2007-04-01 16:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Milad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋