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October 20th, 2008 04:00
Loading PBR for descriptor 2...done.
I just finished adding a Linksys PCI adapoter to my Dimension E510 and everything seemed to be working OK. However, when I re-booted the computer the next day, I got the following error message:
Loading PBR for descriptor 2...done.
A disk read error has occurred.
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to restart.
I tried restarting the system and then I went into the Boot Menu by pressing F12. Next I went to "Boot to Utility Partition" and I ran the extended test. I received the following error codes and messages:
Error Code: 0F00:013E
Error Code: 0F00:0244
Msg: Block 148735 - 148742
150031 - 150038
156351
156354
160967 - 160982
164831 - 164854
167999 - 168006
176679 - 176686
233423 - 233432
236439 - 236463: Uncorrectable data error or media is write protected.
Error Code: 0F00:043E
Msg: IDE device failed: A possible failure is predicted by the drive's S.M.A.R.T status.
Error Code: 0F00:123E
Msg: IDE device failed: A possible failure is predicted by the drive's S.M.A.R.T status.
Error Code: 0F00:1A44
Msg: Block 148735: Uncorrectable data error or media is write protected.
Does anyone have any advice on what I can do next?
Thanks,
Pete
PETER345
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October 20th, 2008 08:00
It sounds like the HD is dying. I would get a replacement ASAP. It is possible that you can salvage some data from your existing drive, but it sounds like it is in bad shape.
Unfortunately, you will need to start fresh on the new HD and then see if you can read any data from the old one.
Peter
phenley004
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October 21st, 2008 05:00
I'm sorry, this is probably gonna sound really dumb, but how difficult is it to replace a harddrive?
Is this something that I can do on my own? I would say that I'm an above-average problem solver, but I've never replaced a harddrive before...or even purchased one for that matter.
Can you help me out with any tips or things that I should look for when buying a new harddrive?
Also, just so that I don't get completely ripped off, roughly how much should I expect to spend?
Thanks so much for your help,
Pete
PETER345
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October 21st, 2008 14:00
It is easy to replace the HD. See the detailed instructions here.
You need a SATA (not IDE or PATA or ATA) HD. That is about it. The smallest you can get these days is around 160G and these cost around $50 to $60 on sale. A 500G drive will cost about $100 or so. I'm not sure the brand matters much. They all have ups and downs.
Here are some examples at Newegg (check out the reviews). I think I am going to get one of the 250G drives. Not a bad deal. Good reviews too.
Peter