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Laptop hard drive readable but unbootable
Got a WD Scorpio Black for my Precision M65 Notebook just a few months ago. (People warned me against WD but I didn't listen). System uses XP Pro with SP3.
Yesterday it started making a lot of clicking noises, got a BSOD, and afterwards got that "no boot devices" message.
The funny thing is that the drive is readable using a USB connector.
What gives? Is there a way to make this drive bootable again while retaining the data on it?
commhorizons
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February 22nd, 2009 09:00
Thanks - backing up and downloading now.
Can the Data Lifeguard potentially make the disk bootable again, or is it purely diagnostic?
husky0894
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February 22nd, 2009 09:00
Sounds like the drive is failing. If it's readable by USB, BACK UP YOUR DATA IMMEDIATELY.
Then preparea WD Data Lifeguard CD (download from WD) and run a full diagnostic on the system. If it fails, which is likely will, record the error and set up an RMA for replacement with WD.
husky0894
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February 22nd, 2009 09:00
It is diagnostic - yes, it can do repairs, but it sounds very likely the drive is faulty and will need to be replaced.