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Hard drive started making noise after start-up.
Last time this happened I needed a new laptop.
Anyway to solve it before it goes kabloey...?
Last time this happened I needed a new laptop.
Anyway to solve it before it goes kabloey...?
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why you need a new laptop...just get a new hard drive. back up your data immediately.
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Originally posted by DeadboltOriginally posted by Obama -
yes, backup immediately
new HDD is cheaper than new laptop, if you were local I'd do the swap for a beer or three...Comment
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+1! You can buy a nice notebook hard drive for less than $100. That assumes that you can a reasonably modern notebook with a SATA drive.
If you get to it in time you can even use an Apricorn drive cloning kit ($35) to clone the old drive to the new one. Whatever you do, other than backing up the data, stop using the computer until you replace the drive.
WD 500GB 5400rpm drive $57
WD 500GB 7200rpm drive $70
Seagate 500GB hybrid drive $100"Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else." --FREDERIC BASTIAT--
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Once you hear audible sounds of the HDD your first move should be backup your data immediately. You can get 2TB external HDD for $100.sigpic
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unplug the hardrive, and get one. Don't forget to transfer your data asap. Once you can't access your data, the cost will be higher to get them back.
I got this from amazon, hitachi is still the best.
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also if you are going to replace hardrive make sure you have the os installation disks on hand, or contact your manufacturer for copies of your installation disks. some companies dont come with disks because they put the information on a partition on your hard drive, which in this case will not help you out. good luck
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I backed everything up onto a portable external drive.
The laptop is running Vista but I don't have any installation discs from HP.
What do I do once I swap in the hard drive...?.
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Ocz vertex 3 sata3 60gb for 105 on newegg.
Sent from my Droid using TapatalkOriginally posted by KestryllOriginally posted by Libertarian777Comment
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its the newest and fastest HDD that is at the 100 dollar mark. I got the SSD from 2 gens ago,vertex LE 100bg, its 2 times faster then mine. 60GB will be enough for you on a laptop.
its like putting a corvette engine in a motor bike.
pros:
faster then mechanical HDD
response time is so low you can start opening programs and playing games once you see the desktop and no delays.
longer life then mechanical, no moving parts.
reduced weight for mobility.
cons:
per/GB costs a lotLast edited by 2shotjoe; 08-13-2011, 6:01 PM.Originally posted by KestryllOriginally posted by Libertarian777Comment
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if you still have the old HDD installed, or can reinstall it:
How to Create Recovery Discs for Windows Vista in HP Recovery Manager
you could also look on Craigslist for some Vista install disksComment
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Do a back-up ASAP, your drive is usually the first thing that goes on a PC.Comment
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If you can't make the recovery disc then try drive cloning kit. I've had good luck with Apricorn's kits and this one is only $19. You connect it to a USB port and the new drive and run the included software and it clones the old drive to the new drive.
Last edited by sholling; 08-14-2011, 8:34 AM."Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else." --FREDERIC BASTIAT--
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