[PLUG] Disk Hardware Problem

[Roman Robinson]

I have seen all the replies, and have a general reply to this sort of
problem. When you start out with trying to fix a computer that won't load
drives, just take out and push the IDE cables all the way back in. In my
experience, this solves about 3 in 4 cases of problems. IDE cables can come
loose for many reasons, such as fan vibration or movement (If they are very
loose). Then of course there are more complicated problems, but the IDE
cables yield the most results for the least amount of testing work ;)

--SiGmA_X

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Steffens" <rsteff at attbi.com>
To: "PLUG List" <plug at lists.pdxlinux.org>
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 10:31 AM
Subject: [PLUG] Disk Hardware Problem


> Yesterday, my mother-in-law's machine developed a hard disk problem.
> When power is applied, the motherboard boots, but says (something to the
> effect of hard disk error). I booted with a floppy, but it couldn't find
> the hard disk. So, I brought the machine home to have tools available
> should they become necessary.
>
> I opened the case, tightened a loose screw for the card that has the
> serial port connector, connected the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and
> applied power. I hit <DEL> to check out the BIOS settings and found them
> correct for the installed drive, so I exited BIOS and waited for the
> error message (so I could give you a direct quote). Of course, the
> machine booted just fine!
>
> My questions is, should I be concerned that something is about to fail?
> What should I be looking for, if it is? Has this happened to anyone
> else?
>
> Thanks in advance for any guidance.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Dick Steffens
> http://rsteff.home.attbi.com/
>
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