Windows 8 Windows 8 - Cant see my secondary HDD
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axxxo
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Well at least if its detected on another comp you know you have more serious problems :) have you tried plugging in a new external or even removing an external from casing and plugging in that instead? far fetched ideas but try another comp instead first, santa landing soon so happy christams j4v3d im off to bed, he might drop a new hdd down the chimney :)
j4v3d
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Right here is the BIOS updates available for my motherboard:
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http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4147#biosIt says Beta BIOS - so should i still download it?
I'll try it another PC - Not removing an external from casing, i know for a fact disaster will strike where i am concerned lol
Goodnight pal, hope you and the family have a cracking time tomorrow.
PS. If Santa doesnt come down my chimney and comes down yours make sure you send him to me with SEVERAL HDD's :)
j4v3d
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Right tried it in my brother PC I can hear it spin but his BIOS doesn't detect the HDD. Is it worth me trying to update my BIOS even though the latest is a Beta version?
UPDATE: I conclude this HDD has been a nightmare for me and is dead. Manufacturer (Seagate) can expect an email from me.
UPDATE: I conclude this HDD has been a nightmare for me and is dead. Manufacturer (Seagate) can expect an email from me.
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Icanbe
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I would think it's safe to say the HDD is dead, updating the BIOS won't help, sorry j4v3d :(
I had a drive die on a 6 month old laptop, I e-mailed the manufacturer about a warranty and it was going to take 2-4 weeks to get the laptop back to me, I just replaced the drive myself and re-installed windows, it's easier and quicker. I got more drives laying around than I know what to do with. I'd happily give you one j4v if you weren't so far away.
I had a drive die on a 6 month old laptop, I e-mailed the manufacturer about a warranty and it was going to take 2-4 weeks to get the laptop back to me, I just replaced the drive myself and re-installed windows, it's easier and quicker. I got more drives laying around than I know what to do with. I'd happily give you one j4v if you weren't so far away.
j4v3d
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I'm going to check the serial number on the HDD online and see if there is any warranty left on it if so I'll get them to send a new one out. Proper gutted. I've barely even used the computer. Where are you from pal? What GB hard drives do you have lying around?
Santa didn't pop in with a new HDD so looks like I maybe hunting for one tomorrow in the sales online. Which HDD do you recommend? Feel free to inbox me :)
Whats the best HDD to buy then?
Here is the bugger that has died on me
How do i tell if its SATAI, SATAII or SATAIII ?
Having a look here at the moment
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http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Storage/cat/Hard-Drive---Internal?4=1000&190=1TB
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j4v3d
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Right guys - Bought the same HDD with extended warranty fitted it in, shows up in device manager and on EaseUs Partition Recovery Software that axxxo recommended, but i cant see it on My Computer.
How do i get it to show up there?
STUPID ME - DO NOT FORGET TO ALLOCATE THE DRIVE A LETTER! All working now. :)
How do i get it to show up there?
STUPID ME - DO NOT FORGET TO ALLOCATE THE DRIVE A LETTER! All working now. :)
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j4v3d
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No format needed :) Finally relieved to have sorted it all out. In the mood to spend dunno what else to buy haha.
Massive thank you to you guys - Yet again the TK Family hasn't disappointed.