Is my HD dead?

zicovsky · 19th Jul 2007, 04:32 AM

Hi all,

I've a 80GB SATA hd that I was using as my primary hd (had windows and everything on it), one day, all of a sudden, I turned on my computer and windows wouldn't load, tried everything I coudl imagine and still it wouldn't load.

So I installed windows on another HD I have here and booted from that one with the SATA still plugged in.

Even though the SATA HD is recognized when booting up, it won't show on windows explorer, did it die? anyone have any idea?

man, all my stuff is there :/

PowerSlide · 19th Jul 2007, 06:11 AM

can say so..

try it on another pc see how

Chai · 19th Jul 2007, 08:27 AM

I have a faulty HDD too. Now I couldn't format it...

Even using the SeaTools to set zero bit failed.

Dashken · 19th Jul 2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicovsky

Hi all,

I've a 80GB SATA hd that I was using as my primary hd (had windows and everything on it), one day, all of a sudden, I turned on my computer and windows wouldn't load, tried everything I coudl imagine and still it wouldn't load.

So I installed windows on another HD I have here and booted from that one with the SATA still plugged in.

Even though the SATA HD is recognized when booting up, it won't show on windows explorer, did it die? anyone have any idea?

man, all my stuff is there :/

How about right-click My Computer > Manage > Disk Management? Can you see your disk there?

zy · 19th Jul 2007, 10:21 AM

probably damaged partitions ? ;p

Adrian Wong · 19th Jul 2007, 05:37 PM

Hmm.. Don't junk it yet. Install it in your computer as a second drive (not boot). See if the BIOS even detects it. There's hope if it's detectable in the BIOS.

In Windows, go My Computer > Manage > Disk Management (as Dashken recommends) and check if the partitions are healthy. You can scan them for any problems. Hopefully, it's just a soft error.

zicovsky · 19th Jul 2007, 08:15 PM

I have it already as second drive, the bios detects it but windows don't.

I'll try your advice when I get home Adrian and Dashken.

Dashken · 19th Jul 2007, 09:32 PM

I think when you see it at Disk Management, it's be displayed as Unknown Partition or something.

zicovsky · 20th Jul 2007, 01:03 AM

If that's the case then I guess all my files are gone forever. damn, didn't see this coming at all.

I'll check it out tonight, at least if I can get the HD to work i'll be half happy.

Chai · 20th Jul 2007, 02:39 AM

If you still can start up the drive, maybe it can be recovered.

19th Jul 2007, 04:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 300 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 5	Is my HD dead? Hi all, I've a 80GB SATA hd that I was using as my primary hd (had windows and everything on it), one day, all of a sudden, I turned on my computer and windows wouldn't load, tried everything I coudl imagine and still it wouldn't load. So I installed windows on another HD I have here and booted from that one with the SATA still plugged in. Even though the SATA HD is recognized when booting up, it won't show on windows explorer, did it die? anyone have any idea? man, all my stuff is there :/ __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

19th Jul 2007, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,669 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	I have a faulty HDD too. Now I couldn't format it... Even using the SeaTools to set zero bit failed. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

19th Jul 2007, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,835 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	probably damaged partitions ? ;p __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

19th Jul 2007, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,958 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	Hmm.. Don't junk it yet. Install it in your computer as a second drive (not boot). See if the BIOS even detects it. There's hope if it's detectable in the BIOS. In Windows, go My Computer > Manage > Disk Management (as Dashken recommends) and check if the partitions are healthy. You can scan them for any problems. Hopefully, it's just a soft error. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

19th Jul 2007, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 300 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 5	I have it already as second drive, the bios detects it but windows don't. I'll try your advice when I get home Adrian and Dashken. __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

19th Jul 2007, 06:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
PowerSlide Super Active Join Date: 28 Aug 2004 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 1,401 Reputation: 871 Rep Power: 14	can say so.. try it on another pc see how

19th Jul 2007, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
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20th Jul 2007, 01:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 300 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 5	If that's the case then I guess all my files are gone forever. damn, didn't see this coming at all. I'll check it out tonight, at least if I can get the HD to work i'll be half happy. __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

20th Jul 2007, 02:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,669 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	If you still can start up the drive, maybe it can be recovered. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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