This is a fantastic video! It's still extremely useful and will continue to be for years to come. Dells are very specific machines. They tend to seem overly complicated for many but they aren't. Like said in this video. The built in diagnostic program us extremely useful.
Oh my God this actually worked, thank you so much for posting this! I contacted a technician in my city and he was charging $350 just to check what the problem is on top of whatver repairs would be needed. I just tried your guide and it turned on without a hitch!
literally devastated. I'm a college student. campus is closed due to covid19 so we are working from home till the end of the year...and my hard drive just died. all the tech stores are closed so I have no choice but to try fix it myself. I'm not good at these things. 😭😭😭
Sorry to hear that:( Let me know it you have questions along the way:) Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install a operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
YOU ARE THE MAN! (actually I guess if you get tired of not getting answers from the men, ask THE WOMAN!) Issues with my old Dell Latitude E6400/Win 7 we have "discussed", suddenly I was getting boot messages that I needed to run Smart Repair, but didn't find correctable problems. Even going through Advance options & System Restore didn't help. I had checked Bios Setup but didn't know how to drill down. Thanks to you, drilled down, found SATA & checked AHCI. Back up & running! Still have questions but I'll address that on the appropriate video. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!
This was super helpful I took my computer to a store and they told me it was my hard drive come to find out after watching this video it was just the charger
Thanks Miss I have a Dell I bought refurbished in diagnostic my SATA O is a failure, windows 10 will not install but on restart during the installation the screen remains blank than wants to re-install, what do you sense? The refurbish company is sending me a new hard drive free, I love your video.
Thank you for this! I found out that my primary battery and hard drive are the problems. Do you think the battery is linked to the hard drive problem? Should I replace my battery first and see or should I repair both already?
Hi, I ran the diagnostics and it says my hard drive failed. I then tried the F2 key but it brings me to a different looking screen without those options? Not sure if that’s just cuz I have an older model? Is there a way for me to recover the files on my laptop still???
You could try hooking your hard drive up to an external hard drive bay. You will only be able to get the files off the hard drive if the hard drive is not too dead. Yes sometimes the screens vary a lot.
Looks like Dells are even better than you state. Yesterday, my Dell *Inspiron One 2020* had this very issue yesterday, and I turned it off in utter dismay. So, after watching your video, I figured I would give the solution a go today (just over 24 hours after the hard drive failure). Lo and behold, after I hit the power button this morning, the computer started normally as if nothing had happened! Of course, I'm delighted. But what could have caused the problem?
In computers we say "if it happens once it was glitch if happens twice its a problem". Glitches are ok sometimes computers just have a one time error. It's only a problem if it keeps happening because then it could be a sign that something is failing like your operating system or Hard Drive. If it doesn't happen again it should be fine:) I'm happy to hear it fixed itself!
@@EggheadFixers Not for long enough. Around 2+ years and it's from western digital. So I think it should at least make it to the decade. While I do have content that has not been getting the best antivirus scanning in there, the reading is confusing. Take the device and plug it in directly to my PC occasionally fails. Somehow it has never failed to read in the USB hub I use to plug more devices.
Sorry to hear that:( If all that hardware passed the diagnostic then the next step would be to try reinstalling the operating system. Usually this problem is caused by a problem with operating system. Here is a video on how to do that: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html You can skip the part of the video about replacing your hard drive. Let me know if you have any more questions:)
Nice video. I got a 2000-142 for my hard drive and it won't start the windows. I did take the hard drive and hooked it up to my desktop. I was able to access all the data from it. And it seams like it's working fine on another pc as a secondary drive. Is it posible that drive is fine but there's another issue?
It is most likely that your hard drive is starting to fail which is why you can still get data off of it. So you could try reinstalling the operating system and troubleshooting it some more but you will most likely need to replace it in the not to distant future.
Hi egghead fixers, Does the same trick applies for HP laptop as well? Please enlighten. I have hdd failure in HP but then i'm not getting BIOS setting ☹️☹️
Yes it does. Here is the HP version of this video: th-cam.com/video/mO49kF--oa8/w-d-xo.html It will be easier to follow. Some of the instructions are different. Let me know how it goes:)
Long shot here. My Dell Latitude E6230 is having trouble booting. Keep saying the time of day is not set, which is easy to fix. Probably a CMOS battery? Changing the date and time wasn't really a problem. The only way to boot is to change SATA operation from RAID on to AHCI mode. The problem was that I needed to repeat this process every single time.
Hello I love your videos I installed a new IDE hard drive on a Dell Dimension 2400 Desktop I keep getting a message primary drive 0 and primary drive 1 can’t be found and I don’t see secure boot or UEFI in boot sequence can you help thanks
Hello thanks for responding the hard drive is a new seagate 40GB which I installed to put windows 10 on the drive I can’t partition it I switch the jumper to master but no luck the old hard drive has windows xp all I want to do is be able to install windows 10 I must be doing something wrong can you tell me the correct boot sequence for a dell desktop thanks ( I can’t see the hard drive in bios) 👍🏾😀👍🏾😀
@@EggheadFixers hello thanks again for responding back the desktop belongs to some one else it did have windows xp installed already am I right in thinking that the reason for not being able to install windows 10 is because the specifications on the computer does not support windows 10 I should have known that thanks again be blessed 😀👍🏾😀👍🏾
My dell inspiring 15 3000 keeps saying hard drive failure even though it boots up. Then it begins crashing. I used the steps from your video and have a red x at my hard drive. How can I repair it
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers I ordered a new hard drive 💾 and have to wait for it to arrive before I can install it. From what you did in your video it should be easy to fix. I wanted to ask until I get a new drive what do I do till then because the computer worked then froze. Then worked and went to a blue set up screen on its own
@@EggheadFixers do you know how to fix battery pins on a laptop when it doesn't catch to charge. I have a brand new battery but can't charge it because I don't have a compatible computer
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series. I've done the F12 thing and everything is ok except I get "Hard Drive - Not Installed.' Can I replace hard drive with a SSHD? Also will I have my info from my computer when I replace hard drive? If not how do I get all my info off hard drive?.....thanks for any light you can shed on this for me!
Yes you should be able to replace it with a SSHD or SSD without a problem. As long as you buy one that is compatible. Your info will not be on the new drive. If your hard drive is dead then sometimes you can get your info off of it by using a external hard drive bay but this will only work if the hard drive is not too dead.
I suspect that there is some type of virus that crippled the Master Boot Record on my Dell Inspiron 15 3000 model. Booting is impossible upon reboot at mid-boot. Keyboard frozen. I may have to use UNIX to root out the virus. Therefore I need to do this on a UNIX shell in my Dell laptop, reboot, and get rid of that virus manually. Is there a video on how to do it on safe mode?
I did the test (F12) and there is a red x by my hard drive, which may explain why I get a prompt for hard drive failure. Does it mean I need more RAM? Or is it what the system is suggesting that it needs a solid state drive?
That means you need to replace the solid state drive. Here is a video on how to replace your solid state drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/72rFjtu2Gr4/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
@@kennethfarringtonjr6887 If it boot up fine then it could just mean your hard drive is starting to fail. You could continue to use it but I would make sure to back up your data.
@@EggheadFixers I think my HD is dead, It won't boot at all under any setting changes, I have had it apart and it doesn't have a SSD. Do I just replace the HD or do I need a SSD?
Can you please plz tell me how to set the dell the nobootable device strike problem plz my laptop gave me Dst short test failure when i press f5 and my laptop company is Dell latitude D530 .. please tell me i am in problem.....
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
Thanks a lot for the video. I have the hard disk error 2000-0142, so basically I have to replace It. Os there any chance I could recover data from the HD?? Thanks
Sometimes you can hook your hard drive up to a external bay and get the info off of it but this will only work if the hard drive is not too dead. There are also companies you can hire to recover the data but they are pretty expensive.
i am also having this issue which is error 2000-0142. I am having a random black screen. is the gdd failure is the cause of this black screen?. Looking for ur answer tnx :)
Mine has a very limited bios setup. I am running Linux from usb. I have no HDD. It says HDD BOOT FAILURE. I can boot to usb if I press f1, but I have no monitor (server pc) so I just want a straight boot. Not having to press f1. I install a HDD and it boots to usb normally.
This error code often indicates that your hard disk drive has failed or may be nearing the end of its life. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
Dell's SupportAssist told me yesterday of a hard drive failure-- i ran diagnostics afterwards and there were errors so i began looking up HDD/SSD replacements, but when I ran diagnostics again this morning, it told me there was nothing wrong with the HDD or SSD :(( what do i do moving forward? Should i keep doing diagnostics to be sure? It's weird because my PC has been working and booting up normally even when I got the hard drive failure message from Dell.
It could be the hard drive is starting to fail which is why sometimes it is passing and other times it is fine. You could back up your data and see how long the hard drive lasts or you could replace it.
@@EggheadFixers Thanks so much for replying! I ordered a hard drive and have begun backing up my files just in case, then I'll replace my old hard drive when the new one arrives!! 😊
I have the same problem. i try diagnose on dell system diagnostic and they say failed. but when i try to move the 'hard drive fail' into the other pc. it can boot normally. any suggestion for this? i use dell optiplex 755 mini pc
It could be that the hard drive is starting to fail. Some computers are more likely to run even with a problem piece of hardware. Other computers will boot up find the problem piece of hardware and not continue the booting process. Also does it say the hard drive failed the diagnostic or does it read it as not being installed in the diagnostic?
If your Hard Drive had an X like that at the end of diagnostic then it failed the diagnostic. So unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
I have not seen anything here regarding networking, I thing my problem is unique, I tried a usb repair stick just to clean things up even though things were fine. it only scanned 450 files saying it was encypted. long story short it damaged the hard drive saying it was damaged and also lost any acces to the network connection. Ultimatly i reinstalled windows hoping it would fix things but still no network and i am unable to get it to install drivers to connect.I have uninstalled devices and reinstalled, any ideas? Thank you if you can help
You can download the internet related drivers on another computer and then put them on a USB to install them on your computer. It's a pain in the butt although it does work. Let me know if you have any questions:)
Hi I am having problem in my Dell vostro pc showing hard disk failure and I changed settings as per your video in windows 7 but it's not getting started and showing that same error as hard disk drive failure on monitor screen plz help
@@sunitaverma8031 If the adjusting the BIOS setting doesn't change anything. The nest step would be to run the Diagnostic like shown in the video to see if there is a problem with the hard drive itself. What happens when you run the diagnostic?
I want to ask you about a query please define it if I boot my PC with a boot device such as CD or USB or any other boot device media is it possible that I can get my all old data which was around 200 - 300 gb saved in the same PC and I does not lost any of my data plz answer
Hi - my dell laptop says the self monitoring system has reported that a parameter has exceeded normal capacity...so it wont boot up. Is there anyway around that?
Run the Dell diagnostics like you see in the video. This warning you saw typically indicates the hard drive is starting to fail. Backup the entire drive (all partitions), if you haven't done it, so you can recover.
Hi. When I go to Boot sequence, it only listed UEFI: TOSHIBA MQ2ABD100H.Partition 1. How do I put it to Windows Boot Manger? I’m using Dell Inspiration 15 7000 laptop.
Sometimes its listed differently in the boot order but Toshiba is a brand of Hard Drive which would be the same thing as windows boot manager. So just make sure your hard drive is first in the boot order.
Hi I have a error code 2000-0146, my computer will not go to the log on screen, say hard drive fault,I ran all these same diagnostic but it stay black screen with the cursor
Error code 2000-0146 means your Hard Drive failed or is failing so unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
I'm having problems with my new Dell XPS 8940 purchased just 6 months ago in Dec 2021. Four months after I bought it, in Apr 2022, the hard drive failed. Shipped it back to Dell for repair. Received it 2 weeks ago. Hard drive was replaced and OS reinstalled. Now I am hearing strange noises inside the machine again, like "clunk, clunk, screech, clunk, screech". I am not a computer or tech expert. I don't build computers. So I'm trying to describe what I'm hearing as best I can. The noise seems to be coming from the front, upper part of the computer. I'm terrified to think this is another hard drive starting to fail. During the first hard drive failure/repair I asked Dell for a refund, they refused. Do these new sounds I'm now hearing sound like another HD failure to you? I don't want to go through another nightmare experience with Dell Support. If I have to do that again I'm tempted to junk this thing and take the loss of $2K rather than go through that again. Any advice you can give me would be so appreciated. Thanks very much.
Ya unfortunately that could be a hard drive problem or possibly a fan issue. That's really ridiculous that you are having that many problems with a computer that new. You can sometimes pressure them into sending you a refurbished one instead repairing yours especially seeing that your computer keeps having problems.
@@EggheadFixers I have both a 1T SSD and 1T HDD. I thought the OS was installed on the SSD, but apparently not since the OS had to be reinstalled when the HDD failed. A friend who used to work for Dell said the OS should be installed on the SSD. Is that correct?
I follow each step, but I notice that my UEFI doesn't give any option under the boot sequence. I checked the system information , and I don't see that my hard drive listed... any advice ???
@@jainamshah4990 If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
Sorry to hear that☹ First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
can u help me please.. my lap can't detect hard drive. in bios info it show primary hard drive = none and i can't boot cuz of that please can u help me??
First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
Hi Egghead Fixers, I need your help. I have a Dell T20 server that as hard disk failure. I am no expert in fixing it and this has been configured to use as a home desktop for my son. I am getting a "disk not found" error and I tried to take Dell's support. As per their instructions, I ran the diagnostics, and I see an yellow exclamation next to hard disk. Does that mean, my hard disk is broken? Do I need a new one to fix the issue? Any help is much appreciated.
Sorry to hear that☹ It is most likely broken or the connection is loose. First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers Thanks for the details. I tried as per your instructions and I have come to the conclusion that it is the hard disk failure. I went ahead and bought a new hard disk. I have windows professional key that I bought initially. I am assuming I can use that key to install on the new hard disk. Is there a separate windows professional software that I can download. The link on microsoft website (www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) is downloading only windows 10. Is there a separate link for windows "professional" OS to be downloaded with the tool that microsoft is offering? Or, is there no difference between regular version and the professional (except the office package). Please advise.
@@jayc6929 There is a difference between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro. That link is to download the tool to create the Windows 10 USB. When you are using the tool you will be able to select Windows 10 pro. Let me if you run into any problems:)
@@EggheadFixers I have gone back to microsoft site and clicked on download for windows 10. I don't see an option for pro. Am I missing something? Can you please share the link to download the pro OS to a flash dive for installation? Thanks.
@@jayc6929 You are downloading the tool from the link. Once you've downloaded the tool and start using it to make the USB then you will be able to select Windows 10 Pro. Here is the link: www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Sometimes it's F1 for some models of Dell. Also you can tap on F12 instead which will bring you to what is called the boot menu then you can select BIOS setup from there.
My laptop keep having problems and I always ended up to reinstall windows 10. Recently, I encounter a problem again of not detecting the hardrive. I turned it off and I ended up to blackscreen of death and I reinstall the windows again. Can you help me to prevent this problems from coming back again? I'm using Dell G3.
@@EggheadFixers drive diagnosis passed but several weeks after same problem occurs. I don't know what go do hehe. But i already change the windows installation via usb drive already, i thought it was corrupted but several weeks later, after I updated it to windows version 20H2, I encountered black screen of death. I don't know now what to do hehe
@@peteralata4243Is your laptop keeping the date and time correctly? Asking because it could be your BIOS settings are resetting themselves. Also sometimes when a hard drive is in the early stages of dying then it will pass the diagnostic but do strange things like this.
@Rayyan Haji If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
@@alkeos35 Sorry to hear that☹ First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers actually i did that too... port is fine, so i did reinstall windows 10. now it's working fine but still shows that 0142 error code when diagnosed
@@insignificant5236Error code 0142 is a hard drive problem . If its working now then it could be a glitch with the diagnostic but I would keep your data backed up just in case.
After the first time I ran the diagnostics, it stated to have hard drive problem, but then I did according to the video and ran the diagnostic agains, the problem seemed to have solved, there were all green ticks. After I restarted my laptop, it said the same this "no boot device found" 💔💔💔💔 Kindly reply ASAP
It could be that the hard drive has a loose connection. For that reason I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. IF that doesn't resolve the issue then you could try reinstalling the operating system but there is very really possibility that your hard drive is starting to fail which is why it doesn't pass the diagnostic sometimes. So you have to decide between reinstalling the operating system and seeing if that does it or just getting a new hard drive:/
Hey:( i was using my computer just right and left it downloading a file (1.9 GB) and came back after 10 minuts to find bios screen , itried to restarr defaults settings and reset and exit but it always goes back to bios , what should i do :( ?? Thank you so muchhhhhh
@@HABHOBITAMUSLIMITA The computer has to be completely off and then you have to repeatedly hit f12 after hitting the power button. Sometimes it can be tricky.
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: Windows 10: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Windows 11: th-cam.com/video/mNN9ssGCxig/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
Or attempt to repair the hdd by disassembling and spinning the platter back to put the arm back in place. At your own risk of course. Sometimes they just get stuck in place, especially in laptops, when swift movement occurs. It thinks it's been dropped and freezes the arm in place in an ATTEMPT to prevent damage to the platter where data is stored. Hopefully that's what happened in my case 😬 Gonna find out tomorrow lol Oh. And make sure the hdd in fact has a secure connection to the SATA (or IDE [lol]) connectors. Could just be a loose connection.
I have question please since i will replace my hard drive, can i create bootable usb drive from another windows 10 computer and install it to my new replaced hdd laptop??
Yes thankyou, i just bought a new harddrive and it didnt need to install the os, idk why, maybe it has a built-in os i think, but my laptop is working fine now, little bit sad for the files from my old hard drive, idk if i can still recover :((
Sorry to hear that☹ First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system: th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers unfortunately it didn't work ..... I think I have to change the drive .... Would u suggest me ... What kind of drive I should install ... HDD, SSD, M.2Nvme And size of the drive ... My laptop is Dell Inspiron 15 3000 series 🙏
@@SoorajKishan A SSD is always a good idea. What's the exact model number? what you need for a drive can vary depending on which model it is in the series.
This is a fantastic video! It's still extremely useful and will continue to be for years to come. Dells are very specific machines. They tend to seem overly complicated for many but they aren't. Like said in this video. The built in diagnostic program us extremely useful.
Thanks!! Glad to hear you found it useful!
Oh my God this actually worked, thank you so much for posting this! I contacted a technician in my city and he was charging $350 just to check what the problem is on top of whatver repairs would be needed. I just tried your guide and it turned on without a hitch!
Wow that's a lot of $$$ to charge. Glad we helped you save some cash 🙂👍🎉
This is horse*hit, but it's ok..
literally devastated. I'm a college student. campus is closed due to covid19 so we are working from home till the end of the year...and my hard drive just died. all the tech stores are closed so I have no choice but to try fix it myself. I'm not good at these things. 😭😭😭
Sorry to hear that:( Let me know it you have questions along the way:) Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install a operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
YOU ARE THE MAN!
(actually I guess if you get tired of not getting answers from the men, ask THE WOMAN!)
Issues with my old Dell Latitude E6400/Win 7 we have "discussed", suddenly I was getting boot messages that I needed to run Smart Repair, but didn't find correctable problems.
Even going through Advance options & System Restore didn't help.
I had checked Bios Setup but didn't know how to drill down.
Thanks to you, drilled down, found SATA & checked AHCI.
Back up & running!
Still have questions but I'll address that on the appropriate video.
THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!
You're welcome!!
This was super helpful I took my computer to a store and they told me it was my hard drive come to find out after watching this video it was just the charger
Excellent!!! Glad it all worked out for you:)
Thanks Miss I have a Dell I bought refurbished in diagnostic my SATA O is a failure, windows 10 will not install but on restart during the installation the screen remains blank than wants to re-install, what do you sense? The refurbish company is sending me a new hard drive free, I love your video.
Are you trying to install Windows on the drive that failed the hard drive? Or did you already install the new drive?
@@EggheadFixers installing Windows 10 failed I tried about three times then I had the format MBR to GPT still failed
waiting on a new hardrive
Thank you for this! I found out that my primary battery and hard drive are the problems. Do you think the battery is linked to the hard drive problem? Should I replace my battery first and see or should I repair both already?
You can not say for sure if the problems are connected but I would replace both. It's the easiest thing to do.
Hi, I ran the diagnostics and it says my hard drive failed.
I then tried the F2 key but it brings me to a different looking screen without those options? Not sure if that’s just cuz I have an older model?
Is there a way for me to recover the files on my laptop still???
You could try hooking your hard drive up to an external hard drive bay. You will only be able to get the files off the hard drive if the hard drive is not too dead.
Yes sometimes the screens vary a lot.
Looks like Dells are even better than you state. Yesterday, my Dell *Inspiron One 2020* had this very issue yesterday, and I turned it off in utter dismay. So, after watching your video, I figured I would give the solution a go today (just over 24 hours after the hard drive failure). Lo and behold, after I hit the power button this morning, the computer started normally as if nothing had happened! Of course, I'm delighted. But what could have caused the problem?
In computers we say "if it happens once it was glitch if happens twice its a problem". Glitches are ok sometimes computers just have a one time error. It's only a problem if it keeps happening because then it could be a sign that something is failing like your operating system or Hard Drive. If it doesn't happen again it should be fine:) I'm happy to hear it fixed itself!
@@EggheadFixers Thanks for the quick reply. So far, so good. Fingers crossed + prayer!
@@asmartbajan good idea lol
I like these videos.
do you have something for external HD does reads occasionally and fails to read?
It could be the drive is starting to reach it's end of life. Have you had it awhile?
@@EggheadFixers Not for long enough. Around 2+ years and it's from western digital. So I think it should at least make it to the decade.
While I do have content that has not been getting the best antivirus scanning in there, the reading is confusing.
Take the device and plug it in directly to my PC occasionally fails.
Somehow it has never failed to read in the USB hub I use to plug more devices.
Thanks alot it was really helpful I started my computer thanks a million
You're welcome😃
Hello,
Great video. Did the test - got all green check marks. Changed the reboot and still nothing. Any other suggestions?
Sorry to hear that:( If all that hardware passed the diagnostic then the next step would be to try reinstalling the operating system. Usually this problem is caused by a problem with operating system. Here is a video on how to do that:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
You can skip the part of the video about replacing your hard drive. Let me know if you have any more questions:)
Can i this setting apply to same as windows 11?
Yes it would be the same for Windows 11
How do you adjust your boot sequence?
Usually you can select the boot device and move it up and down with the arrows next to it.
Ty although my laptop was a windows 10 I kind of just used the default factory option me it worked. Ty
You're welcome!!
Nice video. I got a 2000-142 for my hard drive and it won't start the windows. I did take the hard drive and hooked it up to my desktop. I was able to access all the data from it. And it seams like it's working fine on another pc as a secondary drive. Is it posible that drive is fine but there's another issue?
It is most likely that your hard drive is starting to fail which is why you can still get data off of it. So you could try reinstalling the operating system and troubleshooting it some more but you will most likely need to replace it in the not to distant future.
Hi egghead fixers,
Does the same trick applies for HP laptop as well? Please enlighten. I have hdd failure in HP but then i'm not getting BIOS setting ☹️☹️
Yes it does. Here is the HP version of this video:
th-cam.com/video/mO49kF--oa8/w-d-xo.html
It will be easier to follow. Some of the instructions are different. Let me know how it goes:)
Long shot here. My Dell Latitude E6230 is having trouble booting. Keep saying the time of day is not set, which is easy to fix. Probably a CMOS battery? Changing the date and time wasn't really a problem. The only way to boot is to change SATA operation from RAID on to AHCI mode. The problem was that I needed to repeat this process every single time.
Hello I love your videos I installed a new IDE hard drive on a Dell Dimension 2400 Desktop I keep getting a message primary drive 0 and primary drive 1 can’t be found and I don’t see secure boot or UEFI in boot sequence can you help thanks
You can't see the hard drive in BIOS? Or you can't see it when you are trying to install the operating system?
Hello thanks for responding the hard drive is a new seagate 40GB which I installed to put windows 10 on the drive I can’t partition it I switch the jumper to master but no luck the old hard drive has windows xp all I want to do is be able to install windows 10 I must be doing something wrong can you tell me the correct boot sequence for a dell desktop thanks ( I can’t see the hard drive in bios) 👍🏾😀👍🏾😀
@@calvinpringle2834 If you desktop came with Windows xp then is probably can not support Windows 10. Have you tried reinstalling Windows xp?
@@EggheadFixers hello thanks again for responding back the desktop belongs to some one else it did have windows xp installed already am I right in thinking that the reason for not being able to install windows 10 is because the specifications on the computer does not support windows 10 I should have known that thanks again be blessed 😀👍🏾😀👍🏾
@@calvinpringle2834 Glad I could help :)
My dell inspiring 15 3000 keeps saying hard drive failure even though it boots up. Then it begins crashing. I used the steps from your video and have a red x at my hard drive. How can I repair it
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers I ordered a new hard drive 💾 and have to wait for it to arrive before I can install it. From what you did in your video it should be easy to fix. I wanted to ask until I get a new drive what do I do till then because the computer worked then froze. Then worked and went to a blue set up screen on its own
@@clockworkcorner3214 If the hard drive is failing then there isn't much you can do. Hopefully the hard drive will get there soon
@@EggheadFixers do you know how to fix battery pins on a laptop when it doesn't catch to charge. I have a brand new battery but can't charge it because I don't have a compatible computer
@@clockworkcorner3214 Are you saying the new battery won't charge? Or that you can not install it?
Well hard drive error for me, after update
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series. I've done the F12 thing and everything is ok except I get "Hard Drive - Not Installed.' Can I replace hard drive with a SSHD? Also will I have my info from my computer when I replace hard drive? If not how do I get all my info off hard drive?.....thanks for any light you can shed on this for me!
Yes you should be able to replace it with a SSHD or SSD without a problem. As long as you buy one that is compatible. Your info will not be on the new drive. If your hard drive is dead then sometimes you can get your info off of it by using a external hard drive bay but this will only work if the hard drive is not too dead.
I suspect that there is some type of virus that crippled the Master Boot Record on my Dell Inspiron 15 3000 model. Booting is impossible upon reboot at mid-boot. Keyboard frozen. I may have to use UNIX to root out the virus. Therefore I need to do this on a UNIX shell in my Dell laptop, reboot, and get rid of that virus manually. Is there a video on how to do it on safe mode?
I use Windows 11. So is UEFI the best boot sequence on my Dell Laptop?
If there is a virus the safest thing would be to wipe it and reinstall your operating system.
I did the test (F12) and there is a red x by my hard drive, which may explain why I get a prompt for hard drive failure. Does it mean I need more RAM? Or is it what the system is suggesting that it needs a solid state drive?
That means you need to replace the solid state drive. Here is a video on how to replace your solid state drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/72rFjtu2Gr4/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers would it be the SSD even if my laptop boots up fine?
@@kennethfarringtonjr6887 If it boot up fine then it could just mean your hard drive is starting to fail. You could continue to use it but I would make sure to back up your data.
@@EggheadFixers I think my HD is dead, It won't boot at all under any setting changes, I have had it apart and it doesn't have a SSD. Do I just replace the HD or do I need a SSD?
Can you please plz tell me how to set the dell the nobootable device strike problem plz my laptop gave me Dst short test failure when i press f5 and my laptop company is Dell latitude D530 .. please tell me i am in problem.....
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
It's said a hard disk is preventing windows from starting click finish to exit and shut down your computer
Pls tell how to fix this 😦😦😦
What happens when you run the diagnostic like you see in the video? Does your hard drive pass?
How do you fix Smart failure predicted on the hard disk, please. Windows 7.
It that what it says when you run the diagnostic? Or is that what it's saying when you run the diagnostic?
@@EggheadFixers when I turn it on
@@DJBEEBLACK I would run the diagnostic as shown in the video and see if the hard drive fails. It sounds like you may need to replace your hard drive.
@@EggheadFixers thank you
@@DJBEEBLACK no prob!!
Thanks a lot for the video. I have the hard disk error 2000-0142, so basically I have to replace It. Os there any chance I could recover data from the HD?? Thanks
Sometimes you can hook your hard drive up to a external bay and get the info off of it but this will only work if the hard drive is not too dead. There are also companies you can hire to recover the data but they are pretty expensive.
i am also having this issue which is error 2000-0142. I am having a random black screen. is the gdd failure is the cause of this black screen?. Looking for ur answer tnx :)
Mine has a very limited bios setup. I am running Linux from usb. I have no HDD. It says HDD BOOT FAILURE. I can boot to usb if I press f1, but I have no monitor (server pc) so I just want a straight boot. Not having to press f1. I install a HDD and it boots to usb normally.
If you want to boot straight off the USB then you have to go into BIOS and set the USB first in the boot order.
Hey I am sorry for disturbing but in 0:44 if it doest show in uefi boot sequence is it that I dont have installed any software pls respond 👑
Ok in that case you can skip to the next step in the video. What happens when you run the diagnostic? Does everything pass?
*Did all of it but **_"hard drive incorrect status 48"_** error won't go away*
This error code often indicates that your hard disk drive has failed or may be nearing the end of its life. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
Dell's SupportAssist told me yesterday of a hard drive failure-- i ran diagnostics afterwards and there were errors so i began looking up HDD/SSD replacements, but when I ran diagnostics again this morning, it told me there was nothing wrong with the HDD or SSD :((
what do i do moving forward? Should i keep doing diagnostics to be sure? It's weird because my PC has been working and booting up normally even when I got the hard drive failure message from Dell.
It could be the hard drive is starting to fail which is why sometimes it is passing and other times it is fine. You could back up your data and see how long the hard drive lasts or you could replace it.
@@EggheadFixers Thanks so much for replying! I ordered a hard drive and have begun backing up my files just in case, then I'll replace my old hard drive when the new one arrives!! 😊
@@tea9844 Awesome!! 👍😃
I have the same problem. i try diagnose on dell system diagnostic and they say failed. but when i try to move the 'hard drive fail' into the other pc. it can boot normally. any suggestion for this? i use dell optiplex 755 mini pc
It could be that the hard drive is starting to fail. Some computers are more likely to run even with a problem piece of hardware. Other computers will boot up find the problem piece of hardware and not continue the booting process. Also does it say the hard drive failed the diagnostic or does it read it as not being installed in the diagnostic?
My dell laptop Hard drive is ❌ show
So I don't understand
My laptop Hard drive is dead
Or other problem
Plz reply me mam
If your Hard Drive had an X like that at the end of diagnostic then it failed the diagnostic. So unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
I have not seen anything here regarding networking, I thing my problem is unique, I tried a usb repair stick just to clean things up even though things were fine. it only scanned 450 files saying it was encypted. long story short it damaged the hard drive saying it was damaged and also lost any acces to the network connection. Ultimatly i reinstalled windows hoping it would fix things but still no network and i am unable to get it to install drivers to connect.I have uninstalled devices and reinstalled, any ideas? Thank you if you can help
You can download the internet related drivers on another computer and then put them on a USB to install them on your computer. It's a pain in the butt although it does work. Let me know if you have any questions:)
Hi I am having problem in my Dell vostro pc showing hard disk failure and I changed settings as per your video in windows 7 but it's not getting started and showing that same error as hard disk drive failure on monitor screen plz help
Does it say this at start up and when you run the diagnostic?
It says this after all the bios setting is done as per your video details and then when I run it again it again shows hard disk drive failure
Plz reply because my PC is having about 200 - 300 gb important data I am waiting for your reply
@@sunitaverma8031 If the adjusting the BIOS setting doesn't change anything. The nest step would be to run the Diagnostic like shown in the video to see if there is a problem with the hard drive itself. What happens when you run the diagnostic?
I want to ask you about a query please define it if I boot my PC with a boot device such as CD or USB or any other boot device media is it possible that I can get my all old data which was around 200 - 300 gb saved in the same PC and I does not lost any of my data plz answer
Hi - my dell laptop says the self monitoring system has reported that a parameter has exceeded normal capacity...so it wont boot up. Is there anyway around that?
Run the Dell diagnostics like you see in the video. This warning you saw typically indicates the hard drive is starting to fail. Backup the entire drive (all partitions), if you haven't done it, so you can recover.
@@EggheadFixers When i go to boot sequence, it's set to legacy...when i change it to UEFI, there is no option for windows boot manager
@@EggheadFixers nevermind...the HD has officially failed.
@@Cobra-uy3jz OH wow sorry to hear that. Let me know if you have any more questions
@@EggheadFixers I'm hoping to access it to get to a crypto hot wallet that's on a browser...any ideas?
Hi. When I go to Boot sequence, it only listed UEFI: TOSHIBA MQ2ABD100H.Partition 1. How do I put it to Windows Boot Manger? I’m using Dell Inspiration 15 7000 laptop.
Sometimes its listed differently in the boot order but Toshiba is a brand of Hard Drive which would be the same thing as windows boot manager. So just make sure your hard drive is first in the boot order.
Hi I have a error code 2000-0146, my computer will not go to the log on screen, say hard drive fault,I ran all these same diagnostic but it stay black screen with the cursor
Error code 2000-0146 means your Hard Drive failed or is failing so unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
I'm having problems with my new Dell XPS 8940 purchased just 6 months ago in Dec 2021. Four months after I bought it, in Apr 2022, the hard drive failed. Shipped it back to Dell for repair. Received it 2 weeks ago. Hard drive was replaced and OS reinstalled. Now I am hearing strange noises inside the machine again, like "clunk, clunk, screech, clunk, screech". I am not a computer or tech expert. I don't build computers. So I'm trying to describe what I'm hearing as best I can. The noise seems to be coming from the front, upper part of the computer. I'm terrified to think this is another hard drive starting to fail. During the first hard drive failure/repair I asked Dell for a refund, they refused. Do these new sounds I'm now hearing sound like another HD failure to you? I don't want to go through another nightmare experience with Dell Support. If I have to do that again I'm tempted to junk this thing and take the loss of $2K rather than go through that again. Any advice you can give me would be so appreciated. Thanks very much.
Ya unfortunately that could be a hard drive problem or possibly a fan issue. That's really ridiculous that you are having that many problems with a computer that new. You can sometimes pressure them into sending you a refurbished one instead repairing yours especially seeing that your computer keeps having problems.
@@EggheadFixers I have both a 1T SSD and 1T HDD. I thought the OS was installed on the SSD, but apparently not since the OS had to be reinstalled when the HDD failed. A friend who used to work for Dell said the OS should be installed on the SSD. Is that correct?
I follow each step, but I notice that my UEFI doesn't give any option under the boot sequence. I checked the system information , and I don't see that my hard drive listed... any advice ???
That could be a sign of a bad hard drive. What happens when you run the diagnostic?
After diagnostics, it shows hard drive test failue
@@jainamshah4990
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
Hi windows boot manager is not showing on my bios.can you help me to add it ?
Do you see a hard drive listed at all? Also what happens when you run the diagnostic?
By laptop is dell latitude d520 and has dst short test fail .what to do??? 🥺
Sorry to hear that☹ First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
I have the same problem but it the Inspiron one
This video works on an Inspiron.
can u help me please..
my lap can't detect hard drive.
in bios info it show primary hard drive = none and i can't boot cuz of that please can u help me??
in diagnostic it say hard drive not installed
First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers i tried unplugging it and in diagnostic it say hard drive-not installed
Windows Boot Manager is not showing in my boot sequence and I cannot search for it? Help plese
That can be a sign of a problem with your hard drive or possibly your operating system. What happens when you run the diagnostic?
Hi Egghead Fixers, I need your help. I have a Dell T20 server that as hard disk failure. I am no expert in fixing it and this has been configured to use as a home desktop for my son. I am getting a "disk not found" error and I tried to take Dell's support. As per their instructions, I ran the diagnostics, and I see an yellow exclamation next to hard disk. Does that mean, my hard disk is broken? Do I need a new one to fix the issue? Any help is much appreciated.
Sorry to hear that☹ It is most likely broken or the connection is loose. First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers Thanks for the details. I tried as per your instructions and I have come to the conclusion that it is the hard disk failure. I went ahead and bought a new hard disk. I have windows professional key that I bought initially. I am assuming I can use that key to install on the new hard disk. Is there a separate windows professional software that I can download. The link on microsoft website (www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) is downloading only windows 10. Is there a separate link for windows "professional" OS to be downloaded with the tool that microsoft is offering? Or, is there no difference between regular version and the professional (except the office package). Please advise.
@@jayc6929 There is a difference between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro. That link is to download the tool to create the Windows 10 USB. When you are using the tool you will be able to select Windows 10 pro. Let me if you run into any problems:)
@@EggheadFixers I have gone back to microsoft site and clicked on download for windows 10. I don't see an option for pro. Am I missing something? Can you please share the link to download the pro OS to a flash dive for installation? Thanks.
@@jayc6929 You are downloading the tool from the link. Once you've downloaded the tool and start using it to make the USB then you will be able to select Windows 10 Pro. Here is the link:
www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
I have a Dell N7040 and I do not get the same screen when I push f2 how do I get to the screen at the beginning of the video
Sometimes it's F1 for some models of Dell. Also you can tap on F12 instead which will bring you to what is called the boot menu then you can select BIOS setup from there.
My laptop keep having problems and I always ended up to reinstall windows 10. Recently, I encounter a problem again of not detecting the hardrive. I turned it off and I ended up to blackscreen of death and I reinstall the windows again. Can you help me to prevent this problems from coming back again? I'm using Dell G3.
Ya that sounds like a pain in the butt:/ What happens when you run the diagnostic? Does the hard drive pass?
@@EggheadFixers drive diagnosis passed but several weeks after same problem occurs. I don't know what go do hehe. But i already change the windows installation via usb drive already, i thought it was corrupted but several weeks later, after I updated it to windows version 20H2, I encountered black screen of death. I don't know now what to do hehe
@@peteralata4243Is your laptop keeping the date and time correctly? Asking because it could be your BIOS settings are resetting themselves. Also sometimes when a hard drive is in the early stages of dying then it will pass the diagnostic but do strange things like this.
@@EggheadFixers Yes I already do that, but the problem still occurs.
@@peteralata4243 you already replaced the hard drive?
I have a problem to a Dell 5558 the problem is the error repairing hard drive so what is the solution for this
Sorry to hear that:/ What happens when you run the diagnostic in the video? Does the hard drive pass or fail?
@Rayyan Haji If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
@Rayyan Haji Ah ya that makes sense👍
When the DELL logo appears tap F2 or F12 only twice.
Dell hard drive so losser my two dell laptops x_x.
But my 15 old years toshiba laptop still working great
Toshibas are good computers👍
I run a diagnostic on my dell laptop and I kept getting an error code 0146. Do I need to replace my hard drive?
Yes unfortunately you will need to replace it.
Ok. Thank you!!
How do I fix Hard Drive 0 - self test unsuccessful I have did everything you have done but it keeps telling me I have the problem
Aslo it's called error 145 I haven't seen any vids on it so if any body can help
@@alkeos35 Sorry to hear that☹ First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
I tried to check my x rays in a CD but it froze and when I reset this happened??
What happened when you ran the diagnostic? Did all your hardware passed?
@@EggheadFixers yeah I ran the diagnostic and it booted up just fine :)
@@newtlyme7820 nice!
there's a "x" on my hard drive but hard drive works fine when connected to my pc?? what should i do? btw the laptop is stuck on dell logo
Can you try hooking up a different hard drive to the computer and then run the diagnostic again? That way you can see if its a problem with the port
@@EggheadFixers actually i did that too... port is fine, so i did reinstall windows 10. now it's working fine but still shows that 0142 error code when diagnosed
@@insignificant5236Error code 0142 is a hard drive problem . If its working now then it could be a glitch with the diagnostic but I would keep your data backed up just in case.
thank you for responding
@@insignificant5236 😃👍
How do u do this with a pc mine says strike f1 to reset strike f2 for the menu thingy
Which part of the video are you trying?
@@EggheadFixers nvm ima have to take it into a shop it says harddrive disk failure
@@albeefrom335 ok no prob
I dont have that option where I can select UEFI
In that case you can skip to the next step in the video. What happens when you run the diagnostic?
After the first time I ran the diagnostics, it stated to have hard drive problem, but then I did according to the video and ran the diagnostic agains, the problem seemed to have solved, there were all green ticks. After I restarted my laptop, it said the same this "no boot device found" 💔💔💔💔
Kindly reply ASAP
It could be that the hard drive has a loose connection. For that reason I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. IF that doesn't resolve the issue then you could try reinstalling the operating system but there is very really possibility that your hard drive is starting to fail which is why it doesn't pass the diagnostic sometimes. So you have to decide between reinstalling the operating system and seeing if that does it or just getting a new hard drive:/
Hey:( i was using my computer just right and left it downloading a file (1.9 GB) and came back after 10 minuts to find bios screen , itried to restarr defaults settings and reset and exit but it always goes back to bios , what should i do :( ?? Thank you so muchhhhhh
It is from elite group , not a laptop
What happens when you run the diagnostic?
Nothing happens when i click F12 , so i can't open them
@@HABHOBITAMUSLIMITA The computer has to be completely off and then you have to repeatedly hit f12 after hitting the power button. Sometimes it can be tricky.
@@EggheadFixers okay , i'll try that , thank you ❤
Please help me it's not working...
What happens when you run the diagnostic?
Please help me mam I can't find Raid on option
You could have a different version of BIOS. You can skip to the next step in the video. What happens when you run the diagnostic?
The very first thing and I get a completey different screen. 😪
You probably have a different version of BIOS.
My hard drive is isse what is solution
If your Hard Drive failed the diagnostic then unfortunately you will need to replace it. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
Windows 10:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Windows 11:
th-cam.com/video/mNN9ssGCxig/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
Or attempt to repair the hdd by disassembling and spinning the platter back to put the arm back in place. At your own risk of course. Sometimes they just get stuck in place, especially in laptops, when swift movement occurs. It thinks it's been dropped and freezes the arm in place in an ATTEMPT to prevent damage to the platter where data is stored.
Hopefully that's what happened in my case 😬 Gonna find out tomorrow lol
Oh. And make sure the hdd in fact has a secure connection to the SATA (or IDE [lol]) connectors. Could just be a loose connection.
Thanks for sharing!
Sadly sad im gonna replace my hard drive :((
Ya that's always heartbreaking 💔
I have question please since i will replace my hard drive, can i create bootable usb drive from another windows 10 computer and install it to my new replaced hdd laptop??
@@kyleandres8759 Yes! Here is a video on that:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Yes thankyou, i just bought a new harddrive and it didnt need to install the os, idk why, maybe it has a built-in os i think, but my laptop is working fine now, little bit sad for the files from my old hard drive, idk if i can still recover :((
@@kyleandres8759 If the hard drive is not too dead then you can hook it up to external hard drive bay and try to pull your old files off.
It says short self test unsuccessful
Sorry to hear that☹ First I would try what we call reseating the hard drive which means unplugging it and then plugging it back in. Then rerun the diagnostic. If that does not work then its most likely that you need a new hard drive. Sometimes when a hard drive really dies the motherboard doesn't read it as being installed. Here is a video on how to replace your hard drive and install an operating system:
th-cam.com/video/TElCJDbKdKk/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it goes:)
@@EggheadFixers unfortunately it didn't work .....
I think I have to change the drive .... Would u suggest me ... What kind of drive I should install ...
HDD, SSD, M.2Nvme
And size of the drive ...
My laptop is Dell Inspiron 15
3000 series 🙏
@@SoorajKishan A SSD is always a good idea. What's the exact model number? what you need for a drive can vary depending on which model it is in the series.
@@EggheadFixers the model number is Inspiron 3542
@@SoorajKishan
Perfect 👍
Here is a SSD option the should fit your model Dell:
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Arrigato
Yokatta
im on a windows 8 tho
It will be the same steps.
If my hard drive is what failed, have I lost all my data on this computer?
There are companies that can retrieve your data off a dead hard drive but yes usually you lose your data
Help me i have problm in hard drive in my dell g3 laptop please
What is the problem you are having ?
@@EggheadFixers everytime when i open my laptop only backlight keyboard is on and nothing on screen the white and orange light flashes