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May 26th, 2009 17:00
E510 Failure
Hi,
Brand new to this so excuse me if I don't know what I am doing.
My 2006 E510 died on me. It gives me an error message that says Floppy diskette write failure then Error Code 650F:0244
I did a diagnositc and it tells me that I have systemn memory problems. ""IDE device failed: Blank media or no media present in optical drive. Test requires media with data (Resource CD, Installation CD)
I get all sorts of messages that Block 112592: Uncorrectable data erro or media is write protected
I am assuming my hard drive is fried. Is that correct? And if so, how do I get the OS from Dell to install a new HD? and finally what is the likelihood and prcoess for getting all of my stuff off?
I am pathetically green so any help appreciated. I cannot even boot up right now.
shesagordie
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Posted May 26th, 2009 19:00
And if I can bother you once more - is this a compatible drive???
Seagate Barracuda Hard Drive - ST3500641AS-RK
Seagate 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 500GB, SATA, 7200RPM, 3 Gb/s, NCQ - Internal Hard Drivereallyoutofit
Yes.
Bev.
reallyoutofit
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Posted May 26th, 2009 19:00
Thanks a million Bev
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Posted May 26th, 2009 19:00
reallyoutofit
You could try installing the failed hard drive in a powered USB, SATA enclosure, attach it to a working computer and see if you can transfer the files and folders, or after replacing the hard drive and reloaded windows, when the system is working to your satisfaction, install it as the secondary [Slave] hard drive and see if the files and folders can transfered to the new hard drive.
For this a SATA data cable would be needed, there should be spare SATA power connector inside the case.
Bev.
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Posted May 26th, 2009 19:00
Thanks Bev. Is there any chance once I have installed a new HD and OS that I can find a way to get all of my stuff from the damaged drive??
reallyoutofit
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Posted May 26th, 2009 19:00
And if I can bother you once more - is this a compatible drive???
Seagate Barracuda Hard Drive - ST3500641AS-RK
Seagate 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 500GB, SATA, 7200RPM, 3 Gb/s, NCQ - Internal Hard Driveshesagordie
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Posted May 26th, 2009 21:00
reallyoutofit
You are welcome.
Bev.
shesagordie
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Posted May 26th, 2009 19:00
reallyoutofit
Yes, it would seem that the hard drive has failed.
You need a 3.5", SATA, 7200rpm hard drive, you should be able to buy this from most online, or local computer stores.
The error meessage:
"IDE device failed: Blank media or no media present in optical drive. Test requires media with data"
Means that there was no data disc in the optical drive, for diagnostics to test.
You can request a set of backup discs containing the factory-installed operating system, specific to your system, from HERE.
The procedures for replacing the hard drive is HERE
After replacing the hard drive you need to reinstall Windows, drivers and applications.
The instructions for this, is HERE
Bev.