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May 23, 2009 at 2:26 am #2203850
Hard Drive Beeps and won’t mountUp
Lockedby airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
Hi to all,
I really need the files from the HDD drive any support will be much appreciated..Okay I have a Samsung 250G Sata that is only responding to me by beeps every few seconds.
1st. Yes it?s the hard dive beeping. And starts beeping when power is connected. And won?t mount
2st. No post beeps, No bios screen.
3rd. Tried different ports. no luck
4th. Tried other HDD, all okay computer stable.
5th. Tried plugging in HDD after XP has loaded and yet again just beeps and spins. Nothing..! HDD less than a one year old.Topic is locked -
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May 23, 2009 at 2:26 am #2963512
Clarifications
by airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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Clarifications
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May 23, 2009 at 3:21 am #2963509
Since you already have tried another hdd and all is ok…
by peconet tietokoneet · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Hard Drive Beeps and won’t mountUp
Then just try and put the drive in question in a Powered USB caddy. Get a new/used drive and have that as your master drive, load everything on, updates etc, etc, and then plug in the Powered USB caddy, hopefully you will be able to access your files and programs through “My computer” icon. You might need to do it fast because that sound seems like your drive is well on the way to the Gods (dead).
Hope all works out for you.Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.
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May 23, 2009 at 6:55 am #2962466
never heard of hdd beeps but…
by 2blueuk · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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Im pretty sure its your bios, hard drives does not have a speaker…unless maybe you somehow managed to plug the HD LED to speaker connection on the mobo…just kidding.
Im guessing by wont mount you mean boot, you can try to use a usb caddy but if your HDD spins but doesnt come up on the system when you plug it in internally the chances are the data port of the SATA connector maybe damaged, which means even if you do use a caddy it probably wont work.
Try resetting the bios according to your motherboards manual (usually by disconnecting the main power connector, remove the CMOS battery and/or shorting two pins that are aound the battery) and try your HDD again.-
May 23, 2009 at 8:55 pm #2962366
never heard of hdd beeps but…
by airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to never heard of hdd beeps but…
As i said befor the system is stable with other HDD. Hard Drive Beeps are coming from the hard drive head seeking…!
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May 23, 2009 at 9:16 pm #2962358
Is it beeps or
by the scummy one · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to never heard of hdd beeps but…
a recurring high pitch sound?
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May 24, 2009 at 1:31 am #2962312
Is it beeps or
by airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Is it beeps or
LIKE I SAID IT BEEPS
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May 24, 2009 at 1:56 am #2962308
You are staring hard-drive-demise in the face …
by older mycroft · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Is it beeps or
If the hard drive is indeed beeping.
By definition, hard drives are in the business of reading to and writing from the data surface of the platters – period.
If the activity of the heads is creating an audio output that sounds like a beep (or if there IS a capability [i]which I’ve never heard of[/i] that DOES make a beeping sound) – then it is safe to say this particular hard drive is displaying inordinate symptoms that, in normal circumstances, it NEVER WOULD.
So you’ve now got a choice:
#1 You can desist from any further direct use of this HDD then send it away for forensic recovery of the data it (hopefully) still holds.
or
#2 You can continue to muddle through, listening to this continuing beeping sound from a device not known for ever having previously beeped, until you reach the point of posting back on TechRepublic to inquire why your HDD has STOPPED BEEPING. At that point the definitive answer will be that you killed it by continuing to attempt access to it, despite advice to the contrary. 😉
[i][b]You should take this beeping noise as a sign of something very bad happening to the HDD every time it tries to do its job.[/i][/b]
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May 24, 2009 at 7:01 am #2962260
No Need to yell, I was trying to help determine
by the scummy one · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Is it beeps or
the actual problem. If, in fact the hard drive is beeping — without speakers or ability to, then your HDD heads are rubbing against the platters — ELSE your hard drive is not beeping, your f**king computer is, dumba$$.
OM is correct, if your f**king HDD is beeping, then it is a serious error — not a joke, because IF you need your files, they may never be able to be recovered due to physical damage. Get a grip a$$hole, we are trying to help, but since you are a pathetic piece of shit, I will have to rethink if I want to help your sorry dumba$$ self
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May 24, 2009 at 9:22 am #2962236
If you cannot spell CYNICAL – don’t use the word !! …
by older mycroft · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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Moreover, apart from not being able to SPELL it you haven’t got a clue what it actually means either, you fuckwit!!
[i][u]Cynical:[/i][/u]
[b]Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others[/b]If I was truly cynical you dimwitted little fart, I wouldn’t have posted anything at all – certainly not anything that would’ve been to your benefit.
‘HR / Personnel / Training’ eh? – Lucky for you it was multiple choice to get that for your Job Role and didn’t involve you having to spell any BIG WORDS.
Otherwise we might never have figured out what your function on planet Earth was, apart from being an ignorant little scrote, a bawbag, and a self-inflated blowhard.
[i][b]You just can’t get the staff these days![/i][/b] :^0
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May 24, 2009 at 12:11 pm #2962225
[i]SINICALL[/i]
by boxfiddler · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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On call in the event regular sinners are off duty.
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May 24, 2009 at 12:44 pm #2962216
CINECALL …
by older mycroft · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to [i]SINICALL[/i]
Working as a prostitute outside the local multiplex. 😉
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May 24, 2009 at 4:28 pm #2962179
SineCall
by the scummy one · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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he thinks OM is RF???
Or trying to call OM through wifi?
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May 23, 2009 at 2:59 pm #2962404
Check this link
by rob miners · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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it may give you an indication as to the health of the drive.
Hard drive sounds
http://datacent.com/hard_drive_sounds.php
Edit: to add
if the drive is less than 12mths old you should be able to have it replaced under warranty.
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May 23, 2009 at 9:04 pm #2962363
Check this link
by airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Check this link
Yes mate warranty is been supplyed…
But there (SAMSUNG) not able to supply or restore hard drive files.. So what I Won?t (if possible)is the files off the drive before replacement.
Okay tryed your Link but It dosent sound like any of these…cheers for your help but…!-
May 23, 2009 at 9:15 pm #2962359
It will be expensive
by rob miners · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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but you can also use OnTrack Data Recovery.
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May 23, 2009 at 9:09 pm #2962361
If you need to retrieve information
by rob miners · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Check this link
you can try this but there is no guarantee that it will work.
Remove the drive from the enclosure and put it in a sealed plastic bag to avoid condensation. Then put the drive in a freezer and leave it overnight. Reconnect the drive as quick as you can and start backing up your files.
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May 24, 2009 at 1:41 am #2962311
If you need to retrieve information
by airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to If you need to retrieve information
Okay, I am desperate to recovery the files and will try this theory in a few days.. In order to wait for other replies.. Hopefully someone may have other unique problem solving\ trouble shooting ideas like your but not so drastic.
But I?ll give it a few days for all to respond. And then I’ll give it a go..
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May 24, 2009 at 1:45 am #2962310
Another alternative
by rob miners · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to If you need to retrieve information
is to connect the drive internally and see if it will work. Also check the Power outlet or lead that you are using. Try plugging it into another outlet.
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May 24, 2009 at 1:53 am #2962309
Another alternative
by airush · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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Yep, try this. Tryed diffrent I\O ports and power outlets. Same thing..
But I Checked out your link for hard drive recovery, and will call them tomorrow and get a quote. -
May 24, 2009 at 2:30 am #2962301
No Probs
by rob miners · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to Another alternative
Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance. 😉 😀
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May 25, 2009 at 6:38 am #2963943
You’re missing some information – but my guess is this:
by maxwell edison · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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I’m guessing that you’re talking about the Samsung S2 HXMU025DA 250 GB Portable Hard Drive. If so, the fact that this is a premanufactured external drive is very relevant.
Is this the first time you’ve ever used this drive? You don’t indicate whether or not you’ve ever successfully used this drive before. If you have used this drive before, was it connected to the computer you mentioned in your original question, or was it conected to a different computer? That information is also quite relevant.
Nonetheless, I believe one of two things might be happening.
1. The drive has failed, in which case you might get Samsung to replace it at no cost to you, but retrieving data is not covered by a warranty, while a retrieval service would be quite expensive and not guaranteed to work.
2. The drive, since it has no external power source and gets all its power through the USB connector, simply isn’t getting enough power through that particular USB port to work. If this is the case, try plugging that drive into a different computer.
Some friendly advice: People around here try to be helpful. If they don’t understand your problem, perhaps you should consider practicing a bit of patience and expanding on your question. For example, not once did you mention that this is a premanufactured external drive. You also owe those people an apology.
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May 25, 2009 at 7:24 am #2963934
Good luck….
by c f usa · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to You’re missing some information – but my guess is this:
getting an apology from this guy, and good luck him getting help especially after he posted this ….
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=102&threadID=309857-
May 25, 2009 at 7:47 am #2963928
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May 25, 2009 at 8:04 am #2963923
I missed that one…
by c f usa · about 14 years, 10 months ago
In reply to To which I posted this:
Oops…
🙂
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May 25, 2009 at 9:18 am #2963907
5th. Tried plugging in HDD after XP has loaded and yet again just beeps and
by semphys · about 14 years, 10 months ago
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Is the HDD under warranty ?
The beeps are from the PC speaker, it’s an error code. Can you setup the troublesome Samsung 250G Sata drive as a slave on Primary IDE channel so you can access in once it has booted ?
If the error beeps continue after turning off the PC, carefully install the Slave drive jumpers on the HDD, and connecting the Power, Ribbon data cable (red line is pin one (1)), then I’d say you have a dead Drive. I must stress to not work with the Hardware components when the PC is turned on.
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