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Thanks, I fixed this problem by replacing the HD. Backup image worked
perfecting using my recovery disk for W7.
Turned out the HD supplied with the computer was a Seagate 7200.12 which
apparently has a documented history of problems unless the firmware is
updated.
Replaced it with a WD 1 TB drive.
Bob
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From: "Optonline" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 1:47 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [PCBUILD] HP problem
> I have an HP E9180T that is about 18 months old and has been reliable.
> Suddenly today it appeared to "lockup" while I was away and the monitor
> had gone to "sleep". The computer itself appeared to be awake, based on
> the lights but when the moved the mouse which usually wakes the monitor I
> got a nod signal error message. I cycled the computer off then on but it
> doesn't get past the HP boot screen. Simultaneously I can hear 4 clicking
> cycles (HD?). Is it likely the HD is hung?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob Warasila
>
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