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February 8th, 2008 02:00
Sata Controller help!!!
Sorry for the double post, I didn't know where to put this question!
Ok my Bios for my inspiron 1721 won't find my hard drive. The hard drive works just fine. So does that mean it is the SATA Controller that isn't working? If so, what are the solutions for that? I know the hard drive is installed correctly and working in slot 1 by using a hard drive tester after I hooked the HD into another machine. I tried to install the SATA drivers using a usb jump drive during VISTA installation, but that didn't help it find the drive. Anyone else having this problem?
I read elsewhere something about a blade connector in the back of the HD. Is that just the SATA adaptor that goes on the HD before it is placed in the laptop?
Ok my Bios for my inspiron 1721 won't find my hard drive. The hard drive works just fine. So does that mean it is the SATA Controller that isn't working? If so, what are the solutions for that? I know the hard drive is installed correctly and working in slot 1 by using a hard drive tester after I hooked the HD into another machine. I tried to install the SATA drivers using a usb jump drive during VISTA installation, but that didn't help it find the drive. Anyone else having this problem?
I read elsewhere something about a blade connector in the back of the HD. Is that just the SATA adaptor that goes on the HD before it is placed in the laptop?
Message Edited by skatermanbob on 02-07-2008 10:43 PM
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February 8th, 2008 09:00
I can only postulate that the connection between the hdd and motherboard is somehow faulty.
suggest you contact dell support to get it sorted under warranty.
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February 8th, 2008 12:00
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February 8th, 2008 13:00
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February 17th, 2008 19:00