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HD failing?

Wayne Oxtoby — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:33:27 GMT

Firstly, if I am in the wrong message board, kindly direct me to the correct one.....

I have a Compaq 5423US, 1.6GHz, 1GB DDR RAM, 80GB Ultra DMA HD (per Compaq). Lately, when I start my machine, it often makes a strange noise. The noise is intermittent and does not always parrallel HD activity. My fan appears to be working. I fear the HD may be failing.

I have backed-up files and may update a (bootable) full system drive image backup.

What is the best way to determine if this noise is, in fact, the HD? If so, are replacement drives available from HP-Compaq or will any comparable HD suffice? What is a good source with step-by-step instructions for replacing a hard drive? As you might gather, I've never replaced a HD before :-)

Your time and expertise are greatly appreciated.

Wayne O

Re: HD failing?

HGN — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 07:59:09 GMT

Hi

Here are a few links which may be useful for you.

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/technolo/dft/dftnew.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305793
http://www.emachines.com/support/download/m5000_nb/Notebook_HDD.pdf
http://h30066.www3.hp.com/hddr/print_instructions.asp

Rgds

HGN

Re: HD failing?

Wayne Oxtoby — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 01:11:32 GMT

Hello,

Thanks for your help and direction. I will go to the links you provided for further information. It is greatly appreciated.

Wayne O