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Dell Inspiron 1545 problems (Have error code)
Hi, daughter bought a new dell inspiron 1545 laptop a week ago and today it will not turn on.
When you turn it on it just says Windows is loading files with a progress bar that goes right across the screen. After numerous attempts to turn computer on we left this running and after 3 hours the progress bar had not even moved a quarter of the way across the screen! I then turned laptop back on again and pressed F12 and ran diagnostics. This came back with the Error Code: 2000-0142 and the message Hardrive 0 self test unsuccesfull, Status:70
Of course this means nothing to me other than a problem with the hard drive is failing to boot the system.
Any ideas from anyone here? I have tried unsuccesfully to e-mail Dell technical as there is no clear way of doing this. When i put the service tag in and press submit, the website seems to want to scan my system to see which dell computer i am using. As my daughters laptop will not switch on i am not actually on it, not even using a dell computer. The only reason i am trying to e-mail them is that the Technical helpline is now closed.
Would appreciate any help or ideas with this problem
Thanks in advance
jeepboy71
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February 25th, 2010 15:00
Many thanks for the reply, i will get on to them tomorrow!
Cheers
iKlaatu
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February 25th, 2010 15:00
You could try reseating the HDD into the connector, simple as unscrewing the cover and pulling it out then back in (power OFF 1st). Look for can/cylinder icon(s) underneath for the screw location(s). My 1521 has 4 screws and raised grip area to pull on.
Go ahead with a replacement anyhow, if that works for now.
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February 25th, 2010 15:00
Hi, Jeepboy71:
That error indicates a hard drive failure. Since your system is new, I'm afraid you have no choice but to wait until you can call for service.
jeepboy71
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March 2nd, 2010 12:00
Hi thanks for the replies, she took it back and got a replacement. Everything is sorted.