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Question posted by rrmerrihew on February 6th, 2015

Wont Read Hard Drive

flashed on the screen, need to back up before turning off, hard drive fialure. thought i had it all. 4 discs for back up, cant get past first disc...second has the drivers...thank you in advance

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Request from Autodiy on February 7th, 2015 5:58 AM
nobody can understand your question, please write a normal question in full sentence. give full information.

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Answer #1: Posted by Autodiy on February 7th, 2015 6:01 AM
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if the laptop cant access the hard disc drive, it means the hdd is faulty or it is not connested properly. try to connect another hdd and see if it will work.


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Service Guide - Page 12

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Service Guide - Page 19

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Service Guide - Page 24

... computer's wireless connectivity device status. 14 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. NOTE: 1. Battery HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode...
Service Guide - Page 32

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Service Guide - Page 42

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Service Guide - Page 47

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Service Guide - Page 186

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Service Guide - Page 205

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Service Guide - Page 219

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