Dreaded 0146 error

Question

Hi,

I have heard about this problem before and just wanted to get some finalised information about it.

So I was on my laptop as usual(specs at bottom of post) and everything just started lagging. So I restarted and it went into an infite startup repair loop which of course it could not fix. So I opted for the option to partition my drive with a backup of all my stuff. I let this do it's thing but fell asleep when it was on about 90%. Woke up next day and booted my laptop, and it was reformatted, without my backup folder (great). So anyway, forgetting about the fact that that had messed up somehow, I was eager to see if the laptop was working fine. It wasn't and isn't. I can boot it and whatnot, but it is awfully slow to use.

So after some googling, I ran the diagnostics, and I got the error code - 2000-0146.

So what now? I need to get this fixed very quickly as my laptop is vital to my university work and stuff.

Specs -

Dell XPS L502x

Win7 home prem

Intel i5-2540 CPU @ 2.6GHZ

6.00gm ram

64 bit OS

Thanks for any replies, and Ill be here all day/night to reply swiftly.

DELL-Manshu S · Answer

Hi,Welcome to the Community.  I would like to inform you that Error Code 2000-0146 indicates hard drive failure. I would suggest you to replace the hard drive. You can also refer to the thread mentioned below: http://dell.to/RaK9xG Thanks & RegardsManshu S#iworkfordell

rs353 · Answer

Thanks for the swift reply and I realise that I need to get a new drive >.<

Next question - What drive do I get? I gave a currys/pcworld jusr round the corner which is open at the moment, so could I potentially go in there, get a new drive and have everything working by the end of the night?

Could I go out the way and ask you to recommend some specific drives? I mainly mean regarding size (not capacity)

Also, this is then main bit, I don't now how to install a new hard-drive or remove my old one..

Thanks

speedstep · Answer

There are only 3 makers of drives left in the world. Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba.

Applicable Drives would be Seagate Momentus and Western Digital Scorpio in retail channels.

Remove and reinstall the Hard Drive for the error codes:

1000-0141

2000-0141

1000-0142

2000-0142

1000-0143

2000-0143

1000-0144

2000-0144

1000-0145

2000-0145

1000-0146

2000-0146

2000-0151

speedstep · Answer

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/w/desktop/3624.beep-codes-and-psa-diagnostic-chart.aspx

PSA 1000-0146
PSA+ 2000-0146

DST Log contains previous error(s).

Link to Fix

It means the log has Previous Errors.

Hard Drive

Remove and reinstall the Hard Drive for the error codes:

1000-0141
2000-0141
1000-0142
2000-0142
1000-0143
2000-0143
1000-0144
2000-0144
1000-0145
2000-0145
1000-0146
2000-0146
2000-0151

Please see the Service manual for instructions on how to remove and replace the Hard Drive. Be sure to remove and reinstall the cables for the hard drive if you are on a Desktop Computer.

After reinstalling the hard drive re-run the diagnostics if you receive the same error code

Contact Us.

RE Run the Drive Self Test (DST) from the Utility Partition also

known as the 32 bit diagnostics to determine if the previous error has been corrected.

If the DST from the Utility Partition does not indicate a failure of the drive,

we consider the error to have been corrected and the drive does not need to be replaced.

1000-0146
2000-0146

rs353 · Answer

When you say remove and REINSTALL, what do you mean by reinstall? I have removed it from the laptop, but now?

speedstep · Answer

Now Plug it back in and close up.

Then RERUN the diagnostics and see if you get the same error.

After reinstalling the hard drive re-run the diagnostics if you receive the same error code

Contact Us.

RE Run the Drive Self Test (DST) from the Utility Partition also

known as the 32 bit diagnostics to determine if the previous error has been corrected.

If the DST from the Utility Partition does not indicate a failure of the drive,

we consider the error to have been corrected and the drive does not need to be replaced.

1000-0146
2000-0146

rs353 · Answer

The same error came up almost instantly.

speedstep · Answer

Run the DST Short Test on the Hard Drive only.

PSA 1000-0146

PSA+ 2000-0146 DST Log contains previous error(s).

There are no fixes for physically bad drives.

Replacing the drive requires reinstall Media.

How or If you can get that depends on what country you are in.

rs353 · Answer

Also, you say to contact but because my warranty is run out it would appear that the only way I can contact is by telephone which is expensive and I can't really afford..

rs353 · Answer

How do I run this test? I am UK based.

speedstep · Answer

I am not dell. I do not live in the UK. So the answer is I don't know. Borrowing a Disk from a Friend is fine if its the exact same version of windows.

speedstep · Answer

'Woke up next day and booted my laptop, and it was reformatted, without my backup folder (great).' The damage seems to be software.  You will have to request REINSTALL Media from Dell tech support. Contact Us Contact Technical Support Solution Station Call 0844 444 3274 for issues beyong the scope of your limitedhardware warranty.Prices as little as £19. No fix, no fee! Speed up your PC Remove viruses Configure wireless networks …more details on www.dell.co.uk/solutionstation

rs353 · Answer

Hmm ok. Do you know if this will cost me? Also, do I just email them regarding the problem and ask for the media? And, could I borrow a disk from a friend?

shesagordie · Answer

Hmm ok. Do you know if this will cost me?

Also, do I just email them regarding the problem and ask for the media?

And, could I borrow a disk from a friend?

rs353

Regards to obtain the Dell reinstallation disc, contact Dell's UK Technical Support.

Yes, Dell will charge for the disc, how much I have no idea.

You could also, try browsing eBay, I have seen Dell OEM reinstallation discs for sale there, remember, as already noted, it must be the same flavour as the windows version that was factory installed.

Bev.

srane.sushant · Answer

Hey hi;

I repaired my HDD using segate formatting tool and then i sucessfully passed dst test of hdd in bios but when i try to install window OS on that HDD it again gone to the state which it was previously system is start working too slow

so do i need to replace the HDD or should i use segate formatting tool again?

help me ??????

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