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Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 14:36:06 -0400
From: Dianne <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: WIN Me invalid system disk
Hmmm,
I am getting very frustrated, and don't quite know what to do next. I
removed all the connectors, the cd, hard drive and floppy and dvd. The
computer gave me the message that I should "insert the boot diskette into
a:" So I reconnected the a: drive, and put the boot disk in, back to same
old Invalid system disk message. So I got another a drive from another
computer and got the same message. The lights were on on both the a:
drives, by the way.
I cant get into safe mode because the computer will not take me to an A:
prompt.
I then disconnected the HD and connected it into an old computer. Nothing
happens, not even an error message. BUT.....I am not sure about the mother
board in the machine I tested it in. The HD is a Samsung SpinPoint SV0484H.
I am afraid of trying the hard drive in my own computer, as I don't want to
mess around with it, it has all my work in it. Any suggestions. Would I be
better to take it in and have it diagnosed somewhere?
Dianne
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Have you tried a new drive cable? Sometimes they do go bad. Remember to use the same type, 40 conductor or 80 conductor, that came with the computer. I understand some older drives will not operate properly if an 80-conductor cable is used. Another possibility is a bad motherboard connection. I had one with a broke wire from the power connector to the motherboard. The PC would run on it's side but not if upright.
Jim Baird
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