Re: Hard Disk Error
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Getting rid of this PC would be sort of like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. And suggesting you have someone do it for you is just going by your own assessment that you are not the most computer literate! It's not difficult to clone a new drive and then be sure it's bootable, but you really need to know what you're doing.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Thanks Collector for the info and sure enough I have no idea what you said. I guess the first issue at hand is to order the new HD, so will do that and then go from there. Thanks all you fellow Boomer's for your input I appreciate it, may not have a clue what you said but still appreciate it.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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My Cyberpower PC has an Intel B75 chipset/motherboard. Exactly what is that and can I replace the HD with a WD 2TB hard drive or just go back with a 1TB ?
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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I can't find anything that says there are size limits for a hard drive, so I'm going to assume you can use a 2 GB drive on this motherboard. This is also a question you could ask the repair shop you've found.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Cool, thanks Drac. I had planned on purchasing rhe HD before I took it to the shop, is that not a good idea? Also, what I was saying in one of the other post about getting rid of the PC was that I do not want to put a lot of money in the PC and if I had to I'd just as soon replace it. That computer was not very expensive.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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No, that's a good idea.
I guess I'm never willing to give up on a computer without a fight - especially when the rest of the computer is working just fine. Worked on a 5 year-old laptop with Vista on it for a couple of days last weekend, but could only get it running well enough to get all the data off it. Made sure the hardware was OK with chkdsk, crystalmark and memtest86 and finally blew away the Vista installation and put Windows 8.1 on it. It runs like a finely tuned and oiled sewing machine now... and the fix only cost $90 for the OS and a bottle of wine for me! And the owners have gotten a reprieve from having to come up with the money for a new computer for a while at a time when they can least afford it.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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I am a bit surprised. I got the offer to upgrade my Vista PC to Win 7 and by the time I decided I'd try it, it was too late. I would think that the computer, laptop or desktop would need more than just the new OS installed. Apparently it had more going for it than mine.
Do you think it would be a problem to purchase the HD and take it to the shop? Would it be better to purchase one there? (probably more expensive though)
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Got in touch with the computer shop and was told they can't move the programs, only the data and that's $189.00 with me bringing in the HD. Does this sound about right? If they provide the new HD that's an additional $100.00.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Did you tell them you would like to have the old drive cloned, NOT a new installation? Cloning or making a drive image copies programs, the OS etc. from one drive to the other.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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And you also might consider calling around and asking other computer repair shops what they would charge to clone a drive for you.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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I agree, tomorrow I will call other shops to check prices. I did tell the man on the phone I wanted to cloned, perhaps he didn't understand me but don't think I;m going to call him back. I used to have the business card of a young man that worked at Office Depot that did computer work on the side. I need to find that card.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Too funny, I had thought about that myself. (of course I don't know how to do that either) As to what I would lose I have no idea. I did find the Windows 8 disk from Cyberpower and two MS. Works 8 & money disks that I never opened. As for other disks I don't have them, but will keep looking. Correct Geo, it's a Hitachi problem and it seems that I'm not the only one that has had problem with the HD, I just waited too long to notify them. I did take an extended warranty and actually that's through NewEgg. So, no worry, it will all come out in the wash!
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Inland, would this one work? WD Caviar Black high performance 3.5- Inch SATA hard drive combines 7200 RPM, 64 MB cache, and SATA 6 Gb/s interface for the ultimate in power computing. High performance electronics architecture features dual processors and bigger, faster caches for maximum read and write speeds. StableTrac The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Inland, would this one work? WD Caviar Black high performance 3.5- Inch SATA hard drive combines 7200 RPM, 64 MB cache, and SATA 6 Gb/s interface for the ultimate in power computing. High performance electronics architecture features dual processors and bigger, faster caches for maximum read and write speeds. StableTrac The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations. What's the exact model number for that drive?
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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WD 1002 FAEX or WD 1003 FZEX. These area actually the two I'm looking at. Both are 1TB. If you think you can find something better feel free to look. (Sata 3 vs 6, what is the difference? I'm using Win 8.1) If this doesn't make sense let me know. Thanks!
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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I pretty much always use WD Caviar Black drives - stable, fast and they come with a great warranty.
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Re: Hard Disk Error
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Thanks everyone for your help, I really appreciate it. I miss using my computer so better get in gear and order the HD. Inland, my daughter had me ask about the Sata 6 vs 3, I should have looked at it better before I posted. Drac, I decided to stay away from the open box, since I wasn't sure exactly what condition the item was in.
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