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June 28th, 2006 18:00
C600 Hard drive problem
Hello, today I recieved and installed a 40GB hard drive after my old one took a dump on me. When I turn it on, I keep getting primary hard drive 0 not found. Can anybody help me please?
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AussieChris
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June 29th, 2006 22:00
Hi,
There is an adapter on the pins of the old HDD. You have to move it to the new one.
Regards Chris
tucker_028
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June 30th, 2006 02:00
AussieChris
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June 30th, 2006 05:00
Hi,
The new disk will be empty, you have to load the OS on to it. If you put the XP / 2000 CD in it, it will start the load.
Regards Chris
Aqxea
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July 21st, 2006 15:00
Hi Chris, I have the exact same problem as the OP. C600. Original HDD was an IBM Travelstar 20GB IDE. I just bought a WD Scorpio 40GB EIDE drive. BIOS does not recognize it. Flashed BIOS to A23 (latest). Can you please tell me more about this adapter you speak of? Are you referring to a jumper? If so, there is no jumper on the original hdd. Any more info would be much apprecaited. Thanks.
AussieChris
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July 21st, 2006 21:00
Hi,
Look at both drives together. The bare drive has inividual pins poking out, the adapter pushes on, and has a connecter that wll engage the MBD. It will pull off, and has a block-out to fit the missing pin, so you cant get it wrong. There are also 4 pins the adapter doesnt go over, it is set as master without a jumper on these. You will see them beside the adapter on the old one.
Regards Chris