Dell 1535 doesn't boot anymore - Error code 0146

Hi kiko29,

Error code 2000: 0146 may imply a possible 'hard drive' failure. For more decisive results, I recommend you to run a 'Custom Test' on the 'Hard Drive'. 'Custom Test' is an advanced diagnostic test and is capable of producing more reliable results. Please follow the steps listed below to launch the hard drive custom test:

• Run the diagnostics using the 'F12' key
• Ignore the error code 2000-0146 and go ahead with the test
• Tap to launch 32 bit Diagnostics (Following screen appears):

From the factory the system's 'hard drive' will include a hidden partition with 32 bit Dell Diagnostics. After the completion of basic diagnostic process, you will be asked to continue to this Diagnostics program. If for some reason the hidden partition is not found on the hard drive, you will be presented with the option to insert the Resource DVD. Following screen appears in that case:

If required, use the Resource CD and follow the steps given below:
- Insert Recovery CD
- Shut down and restart the desktop
- When Dell logo appears, immediately tap repeatedly

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then shut down your computer and try again.
- When the boot device list appears, highlight the option CD/DVD/CD-RW and press
- Boot from CD-ROM from the menu that appears and press
- This message appears ‘Press any key to boot from the CD’
- Promptly hit

NOTE: If you wait too long and Dell Diagnostic screen does not appear, then, shut down your computer and repeat all steps.
(Following screen appears):

- Press  
When the Dell Diagnostics main menu appears, select the test you want to run
- Select Custom Test (Refer to image below)

- Click <+> sign besides 'Hard Drive' (Refer to image below)
- Highlight 'SATA Disk'
- Place a tick mark in 'Non-Interactive Tests Only'
- Click 'Run Test'


- For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem
- Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears

I would also suggest you to drain the residual power from the laptop:

• Disconnect any external peripherals (flash drives, printers, external hard drives) from the computer.
• Then remove the adapter and the battery.
• Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
• Reconnect the battery and the adapter.
• Restart the computer and check.

You may also try to perform BIOS defaults and check if the issue persists. Power off the computer -> restart the computer, tap F2 on the Dell logo -> choose 'Maintenance' -> Load Defaults -> Continue _> Restart the computer and check.

Please reply if you have any questions.

Thanks Appu

I started the Diagnostics and i will let you know

Ok first attempt of diagnostic i got at one point was saying that there were no errors and if i wanted to do some more tests that were going to be more that 30 minutes.....after almost one hour was still there...then i lost truck of it and at one point i went to check and the laptop was off (was plug to the power) so i started a new diagnostic but after like 10 minutes it start to beeping like crazy and nothing was working (ESC to abort the diagnostic...nothing) so i shut it down :-(

Hi kiko29,

Try to drain the residual power from the laptop:

• Disconnect any external peripherals (flash drives, printers, external hard drives) from the computer
• Then remove the adapter and the battery
• Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds
• Reconnect the battery and the adapter
• Try to restart the computer and try to run the diagnostics again.

Please reply with the findings.

Got test Result  Error Code 5D00 :0009

And in Sata Disk - test result fail

Error Code 0F00:1332

Can I ask how you got back all your data from the hard drive?